In episodes 18 an 19 we looked at the beginnings and middles of your emails. Today we're looking at the ends. Just like before I've focused on three levels of email.

Level 1
- Can you send me the project file - Jack
- Thanks Jack

Level 3
If you start with: Dear Director Smith
we can end with: Sincerely Jack Johnson
And although there are many other options, I would advise sticking with 'sincerely' because it is the most simple and businesslike. - Just remember to spell it correctly!

A brief closing statement might come before you get to 'Sincerely'

I look forward to hearing from you

I'll be in touch by phone next week

I look forward to our future collaboration


Level 2
A closing statement could match your opening statement
For example perhaps after 'hello' you said: 'I hope the business is going well'
So before you end you might say, 'best of luck on the new business.'

Or relate it to your next conversation:

I'll be in touch before Tuesday

I'll finish the proposal and get back to you by next week.


Or relate it to something important or something you know is happening soon:

I hope you enjoy your holiday next week

I'm looking forward to your suggestions


Saying 'Goodbye' is often more about maintaining a level of politeness rather than meaning anything in particular.

Regards

Kind Regards

Best Regards

Warm Regards


If you are friends or closer you could use:

Best Wishes

Good luck - if you know they have something coming up


Alternatively you can go longer:

See you next week

I'm looking forward to catching up on Tuesday

Have a great weekend!

I hope everything goes well (if you know they have a presentation or something)

Enjoy the rest of your week

Don't work too hard! (If you're a friend or pretty close)


Don't forget to write your name! Remember we talked in Episode 18 about taking your lead from the other person when deciding when to use first names. Certainly for first time and Level 3 emails you should be using your full name and possibly your job title too.

For the lower levels you can just use your name if you feel comfortable, but continue to use their full name until they either ask you to use their first name or start signing their emails with their first name only.

Additional Vocabulary
just stick to - idiom - 'stick to' - stay with, continue with

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