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When writing a letter closing, take the time to be sure you're using a word or phrase that makes sense for the type of letter you're writing. If you're not positive about the best way to close your letter, simply use “Sincerely,” or “Regards,”.

• “Sincerely,” “Regards,” “Yours Truly,” and “Yours Sincerely,” - Are the simplest and most useful letter closings to use in a formal business setting. These are appropriate in almost all instances and are excellent (and safe) ways to close a cover letter, or an inquiry.

• “Best Regards,” “Cordially,” and “Yours Respectfully,” - These letter closings are slightly more personal. They are appropriate once you have some knowledge of the person to whom you are writing. You may have corresponded via email a few times or had a face-to-face, or phone interview.

• “Warm Regards,” “Yours Faithfully,” “Best Wishes,” “With Appreciation,” - These letter closings are also appropriate once you have some knowledge or connection to the person to whom you are writing. In some cases they can give better closure to the point of the letter because these closures can relate back to the content of the letter. For example, using “With Appreciation,” would be appropriate if the topic of the letter was about thinking the person or company for services rendered.