tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post9203239507302111424..comments2024-03-28T07:54:06.014-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: "Yours sincerely" or "So Long and Thanks for All the Fish?" Reds on ClosingsJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-24290466504725652572016-07-12T14:39:43.839-04:002016-07-12T14:39:43.839-04:00I sign most everything "LLL" it stands f...I sign most everything "LLL" it stands for love,love,love ... My husband used to sit beside our daughter's playpen every morning before leaving for work and several times he would say "love,love,love". He wanted that to be her first sentence and it was. We had three older children, all boys. Now the whole family uses this, or L<3. Love is what counts and it's our way to honor a great Husband and Dad now in Heaven...Vicki HeelanVic Heelannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68008985606263745742016-07-12T12:43:13.593-04:002016-07-12T12:43:13.593-04:00I had to go back and look at my closings! Apparen...I had to go back and look at my closings! Apparently, my failsafe is "regards", but I have used "cheers" with Brit colleagues (because they do) and "yours" with friends.<br />And mostly the only one who gets Xs or Os is my partner, unless I'm having a moment. It happens sometimes!Jennifer Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115866986637597240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64124579644038565162016-07-11T22:09:50.228-04:002016-07-11T22:09:50.228-04:00I use too many Xs and Os. I have cut back a little...I use too many Xs and Os. I have cut back a little and no longer capitalize them. Just remembered did that last night, but it was from my kitty to my friend's kitty. That's okay. Right? Hearts, though! I need hearts.<br /><br />xoxoxxx <3<br /><br />Love you!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82350440486788269012016-07-11T18:58:07.305-04:002016-07-11T18:58:07.305-04:00"Take care" if it's not someone I fe..."Take care" if it's not someone I feel comfortable sending love to. My rare business emails either omit any closing or have something like "thank you for your help." It sounds like maybe I need to get more creative with family and friends though.Kathleen Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17674946111842361949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74025569059742981652016-07-11T17:56:25.829-04:002016-07-11T17:56:25.829-04:00And I agree, Mary. We do need hugs, and we DO need...And I agree, Mary. We do need hugs, and we DO need sincerely. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28340607473776762072016-07-11T17:55:38.721-04:002016-07-11T17:55:38.721-04:00Oh, you are all making me feel wonderful. Truly. ...Oh, you are all making me feel wonderful. Truly. I--aw. Thank you. xxoxo<br /><br />And yay, Margaret. A splendid use for adverbs. Ridiculously yours Triumphantly yours Hilariously yours Excitedly yours <br />Love it. xooxo<br />Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21769940541786508992016-07-11T17:41:47.235-04:002016-07-11T17:41:47.235-04:00I second, third, fourth Hank continuing to use xo....I second, third, fourth Hank continuing to use xo. It always gives me a lift, and I would miss it terribly if you quit, Hank. In fact, there are several authors who do that and it makes me happy. <br /><br />Susan, "Happy Trails" sounds like a great sign-off. I may have to steal that one sometimes. I always want to sign off with something quirky or different, but the communication is often not conducive to anything but a standard goodbye. In emails, I often just put my name at the end without anything else, unless it be a xo or a "Take care." Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-56577141989291397602016-07-11T17:18:50.037-04:002016-07-11T17:18:50.037-04:00I'm glad to see I'm in such good company. ...I'm glad to see I'm in such good company. I have trouble ending notes too. Sincerely and Yours truly sound impersonal but polite. I frequently end with Thank you, since my notes tend to be for that reason. I do love Your humble servant. And thanks for all the fish.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21862569140606355932016-07-11T17:06:02.600-04:002016-07-11T17:06:02.600-04:00My favorite boss after college, often wrote Thanks...My favorite boss after college, often wrote Thanks so much! at the end of letters, which I liked, though I have no problem with sincerely, and wish we had more sincerity. <br />I had a problem with salutations, "Dear sirs:" for unknown recipients, especially knowing that most correspondence was handled by women, so my feminist self addressed letters to "Dear people:" with the bonus of being memorable when I had to do follow up.<br />Lately, when writing to friends, I often end with "hugs" because we really need them. <br />Hugs <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-62587135481000922592016-07-11T17:05:21.163-04:002016-07-11T17:05:21.163-04:00When I'm corresponding with my Hawaii pals, I ...When I'm corresponding with my Hawaii pals, I almost always use "Aloha." Otherwise, it may be "Best" or Hank's "xoxo". Mine usually depends on what I get from someone else. I've noticed many people these days are simply dropping the closing altogether. In any case,<br />Aloha,<br />TerryTerry Ambrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859532145979982213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-86265839888144787732016-07-11T17:00:13.013-04:002016-07-11T17:00:13.013-04:00A couple people mentioned ciao, which I love as a ...A couple people mentioned ciao, which I love as a sign off for email. But what struck me on my trip to Europe was how many Germans and Czecks used it as a greeting. Once I left Italy I did not expect to be greeted or sent away with "ciao".<br /><br />So I guess if it's good enough for the Eurozone, it's good enough for Americans.Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-1790557894129988392016-07-11T16:12:30.103-04:002016-07-11T16:12:30.103-04:00OH dear, Margaret. Now I'm wondering if you ev...OH dear, Margaret. Now I'm wondering if you ever finished off a note to me with"sincerely"<br />I also use "hugs" sometimes especially to friend who have had bad news.Rhysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63667967581572767102016-07-11T15:49:50.103-04:002016-07-11T15:49:50.103-04:00Loved this posting. I use "Best wishes" ...Loved this posting. I use "Best wishes" to friends, "Hugs" to very good friends," "Sincerely" to lying politicians, "Regretfully" to people I'm saying no to, "Hopefully" to people I've asked to do something -- really, adverbs are quite useful. And of course, lots of xxooo and the occasional ♥.Margaret Maronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81635582547207754922016-07-11T15:20:13.977-04:002016-07-11T15:20:13.977-04:00On the serious side: At my Uncle Fran's funera...On the serious side: At my Uncle Fran's funeral, the priest--who knew him well--talked about how he always signed his letters "As ever, Fran." That closing said so much about my uncle, that he was steadfast and dependable, a friend who would always be there when needed. I'd love to find a personal closing that is appropriate and fits me, as Hank's "xo Hank" does. I usually default to "Thank you for..." in business communications, but you can't go wrong with "Sincerely" unless the content of your communication clearly is not. - MoAliasMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215864597874551595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83806290708201774022016-07-11T15:12:07.665-04:002016-07-11T15:12:07.665-04:00In 7th grade, I was class secretary and I remember...In 7th grade, I was class secretary and I remember having to rewrite and rewrite the thank you letters because I came up with MANY variations in spelling the word "sincerely" -- what could they have been? I would have loved to use xxoo!<br /><br />Denise Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790883493798517829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44042899019564446962016-07-11T14:59:25.767-04:002016-07-11T14:59:25.767-04:00Clearly, what we need is an Emily Post for our tim...Clearly, what we need is an Emily Post for our times to set the standards for email correspondence. Although presumably it will all shake down in the end. <br /><br />I've lived through the era when Americans stopped saying "Goodbye" (Why? Who knows.) and a variety of conversation endings slipped in. Over the last few decades, we seem to have universally settled on "Have a nice day" (or afternoon, or evening.) Some folks still grumble about it, but I suspect by the time Youngest is my age, it will be appearing in etiquette books! Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16860371015921749372016-07-11T14:37:25.866-04:002016-07-11T14:37:25.866-04:00TTFN (ta ta for now) because I don't have busi...TTFN (ta ta for now) because I don't have business replies, so works great for friends!Demeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510255715936431086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60567331594118224472016-07-11T13:58:38.545-04:002016-07-11T13:58:38.545-04:00Keenan, now I'll be giggling all day about the...Keenan, now I'll be giggling all day about the fact that you are as cordial as a pit bull! And XO for nowLucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78149747551724459072016-07-11T13:48:29.479-04:002016-07-11T13:48:29.479-04:00When I was a kid, I was taught to write Sincerely ...When I was a kid, I was taught to write Sincerely then my name. Start with To Whom It May Concern for business letters. For family, it was Love then my name. <br /><br />In college, my boyfriend ended his letter with "your faithful servant" then proclaire (French word) when we broke up.<br /><br />When I read royal biographies, I remember a royal child would write "your affectionate niece" at the end.<br /><br />I have mixed feelings about the good luck ending. <br /><br />About text messages, most of it are abbreviations of words.<br /><br />I see things like xoxo or regards as part of the writer's personality.<br /><br />And Hank, keep the xoxo because that is who you are.<br /><br />Diana xoxo<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32966216756639001992016-07-11T13:28:34.873-04:002016-07-11T13:28:34.873-04:00Yes Hallie, what are "smeerpies"?Yes Hallie, what are "smeerpies"?Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27064367265741708562016-07-11T12:34:44.556-04:002016-07-11T12:34:44.556-04:00I use "Very truly yours" on business cor...I use "Very truly yours" on business correspondence, unless I'm trying to effect an amicable settlement for a client, or an amicable negotiation, or it's a query letter when I'm hoping the editor will like me and my proposal-- then I often use "Cordially." <br /><br />I'm afraid I'm guilty of continuing an e-mail conversation-- once the ice is broken-- with "Hi, (First Name)" which I think is better than, "Hey, (First Name)," something I seem to receive fairly often. Such notes usually end with "Best" or "Cordially," or just with my initials. <br /><br />Alas, some e-mails are merely a curt response, such as "Will do" or "Got it" or "See you then," without any signature, or perhaps with my initials. <br /><br />Family and close friends may get the "xoxo" treatment-- but I'm just as likely to merely sign my initial/initials with no adjectival sign-off. Or not sign my name or initial at all, since they have the sender's name on the e-mail, and if they're close enough, they know from my address who is saying, "Do you want to come over and pick up some fresh dill? I have way too much." <br /><br />Ciao for niao.Ellen Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28151482264865507832016-07-11T11:56:40.701-04:002016-07-11T11:56:40.701-04:00Thanks, all, for making me giggle. I LOVE "I ...Thanks, all, for making me giggle. I LOVE "I remain your faithful servant."<br /><br />I did business school letters, too, and could never understand why people you didn't know at all were "yours truly" and people you knew somewhat were "sincerely." I might be "yours truly" to my hubbie or to someone I like a whole lot, but otherwise, no.<br /><br />To strangers, perhaps "sincerely." For a little less formal, but not up to xoxo, "all the best" or "best."<br /><br />Although I do use xo and many combinations thereof, picked up originally from British friends. To really close friends, "hugs" or "love". To my daughter, "Love you bunches."<br /><br />Hallie, I must know what smeerpies are????<br /><br />I remain your faithful servant, so TTNA, so long and thanks for all the fish xoxox<br /><br />debs<br />Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27048433705397373502016-07-11T11:27:21.177-04:002016-07-11T11:27:21.177-04:00So much has changed since those distant days in th...So much has changed since those distant days in the fifties when I learned to write a letter. At Girls' Latin School in Boston we were taught to use "sincerely" in casual letters only. "Very truly yours", "yours truly"' or "cordially" were to be used in formal correspondence.<br />While sometimes I'm glad to be free of all the strict conventions, I am stuck with the problem you describe, Susan. I find myself using "cheers". Maybe it's because I'm from Boston. Thanks to the previous comments I now have some alternatives. <br />Take care, <br />Hugs,<br />All the Best,<br />Many Thanks,<br />See you Soon,<br />Thanks and Best,<br />Regards<br /><br /><br />Dotty Ryannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80488295461052492342016-07-11T10:49:33.579-04:002016-07-11T10:49:33.579-04:00I also like getting letters signed xoxox from peop...I also like getting letters signed xoxox from people I care about. Like you, Reds!<br />I think it's perfect for dear friends. More appropriate than "love" which is a little too lovey.<br />I remain, my darlings, your faithful servant<br />RhydRhysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21091918633168832222016-07-11T10:24:55.241-04:002016-07-11T10:24:55.241-04:00Oh yes, Hank -- please do keep the xoxo -- I was o...Oh yes, Hank -- please do keep the xoxo -- I was only complaining about my then-boss, who really overused them, and with no thought behind them.... YOU make them fun!Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.com