Politeness
Greetings & Closings
Setting the right tone begins with your first word and ends with your last.
Standard Salutations
Opening Guidelines
| Tone | Greeting | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Formal | "Dear [Recipient Name]," | First contact, managers, authority |
| Standard | "Hello [Recipient Name]," | Daily work, established contacts |
| Casual | "Hi [Recipient Name]," | Colleagues you know well |
Professional Closings
Always end with a clear sign-off and your name.
Standard Options
- "Best regards,"
- "Sincerely,"
- "Thank you,"
Casual Options
- "Best,"
- "Thanks,"
- "Talk soon,"