Dear MEL Topic Readers,
The beautiful ways to different cultures sign
emails.
How do you usually open and close your email,
if you still use it? While “Yours sincerely” or “Truly yours” are often used to
close a letter, “Warmest Regards,” “Regards,” or just “Best” is commonly used at
the end of an email. For SNS, an emoji or initials of the sender is a popular
ending. Of course, you don’t want to use an emoji in your business letter or
any other forma exchanges. It is a matter of common practice.
Sometimes, though, a style that is common in
one culture may not be perceived in the same way in other cultures even in the
same format. For example, an American working in the UK found that closing an email
with “Regards,” isn’t perceived as warmly in the UK as in the US. For
Americans, a closing may be just a matter of formality or practice and doesn’t
mean so much like in other cultures. But even if an email is written in
English, some people try to insert their cultural or religious nuance at the
end of their emails, such as “Stay blessed” by a Nigerian and “Accept an
abundance of respect and appreciation” by an Arabic speaker.
After all, a closing is typed and shown at
the very end of an email. It could mean more to the recipient than you might
think. It is probably similar to a farewell like “Good-bye,” “See you,” or “Ciao.”
You might want to think twice before clicking or touching the “Send” bottom.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about
cultural differences close an email.
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