To end an email effectively, it is important to include a closing line that encourages a response or action, followed by a professional or appropriate sign-off, and an email signature with your name and contact info.
Common Closing Lines
- "Keep me informed" if you want updates on a project.
- "I appreciate your help" to express gratitude.
- "Let’s [next step]" to clarify what you want to happen.
- "Can you let me know?" to request a reply.
- "I’d love to hear your feedback" to invite opinions.
Professional Sign-Offs
- Sincerely
- Regards (including variations like Best regards, Kind regards)
- Thank you (or Thank you in advance)
- Respectfully
- Best
- Warm regards
Casual Sign-Offs (for informal emails)
- Thanks!
- Best
- Have a great day!
- Cheers
Tips
- Match the closing tone with the email body.
- Use a sign-off appropriate to your relationship with the recipient.
- Include your email signature with your name and contact information.
This combination of closing lines, sign-offs, and signature helps provide closure, professionalism, and encourages the recipient to respond or take the desired action in your email.
