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How should I end a complaint letter?

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"I hope you take into consideration what I'm saying, and I thank you for your time. Have a nice day."

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When signing the letter, should I write my first name, last name, or full name?

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If the letter is an informal letter (ie: to a family member or a friend), you can sign with just your first name. If the letter is a formal letter (ie: to your employer) you would want to sign with your first and last name. Some women also like to add their title in parentheses before their full name. ie: (Mrs.) Jane Doe.

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How should I end a letter to the Department of Education to stop cyber bullying?

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"Respectfully," "Thank you in advance," "Thank you in advance for..." ("your time," "consideration in this matter," "your quick response to this matter"). I like the last one, especially when I am looking for action from to whomever I am writing. You can also just write "Thank You" and sign your name.

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Is it proper to close a letter with "blessings" when writing to a religious person?

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Yes. Many religious persons, particularly of the Christian faiths, will appreciate this as a salutation.

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If I start a letter "To whom it may concern," do I end with "Yours faithfully," or "Sincerely"?

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"Yours faithfully" if you do not know the name of the person, "Sincerely" if you do.

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Should I always end a formal letter with "Thank you," even if the letter is granting a request, for example a financial request to support a project or an activity?

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You can, because you are thanking them for taking the time to read the letter, but if you'd prefer, "Best Wishes" or simply "Best" are good alternatives.

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Does a formal letter end with "Yours sincerely" and a signature on the left or right?

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The signature usually goes on the left, with the signer's name printed underneath.

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How could I end a letter about my summer vacation?

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You would end it as you would any other letter. You could say something like, "had a wonderful summer but wished immensely you were here. Lots of love and appreciation ..." for example.

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How should I close my email reply to my attorney thanking him for meeting me on Thanksgiving?

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Try this: Thank you immensely for taking some time out of your Thanksgiving Holiday to meet with me. Sincerely, John Doe. There is no need to go overboard, after all, most professionals are used to being required to attend emergency events on a public holiday.

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How do I put my name on a letter?

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After you end the letter by writing "sincerely," or something else, put your name beneath it.

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For school, I have to pretend I am writing to my father who is in a war in 1914, and I'm not sure if I should end it with "Sincerely" or "Love" or what. Help?

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If I were you, I would end it with "Your loving son" or "Your loving daughter" and then your name. But there's nothing wrong with using "Sincerely" or "Love" if you prefer.

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How do I end a letter to a close friend?

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Close friends can use any kind of informal closing they'd like: XO, Yours, Hugs, Kisses, Write soon, and Love, are all good choices.

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Does it matter if I forget to sign my letter with a pen?

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No, but a pen would make it more permanent and more personal.

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I need to write a letter to my principle about how we should change something, how should I end it?

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You should end it with one of following: Respectfully yours, or Sincerely, and then your name after.

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How do I end a letter to my teacher?

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You can end a letter to your teacher by writing "sincerely" or "a concerned student" and add your name, depending on the type of letter you are writing to your teacher.

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Is it correct to say:” I am looking forward to see you soon”?

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Almost, the last part should read: "...to seeing you soon."

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Should you say "thank you for your time" at the end of a letter?

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Yes, that would be a polite way to end an informal letter.

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What's the best way to close a personal letter? Should I say thanks or thank you?

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Either one works. "Thanks" is more informal.

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