By Diane Stafford, McClatchy-Tribune Newspapers
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Workers, especially job hunters, sometimes ask me how they should sign their business e-mails.
Best? Sincerely? Regards?
They want to strike the right balance between personable and businesslike.
So what's wrong with simply signing your name?
Nothing.
Worrying about what kind of closing to use counts as sweating the small stuff. There's a good chance readers will simply read over the closing, or they won't give it a second thought if they do read it.
Of course, it's silly to veer into "Love" or "Fondly" territory. That's just plain wrong in a business setting.
What matters far more is what's written above the closing. Spelling, grammar and punctuation make a difference to most readers.
But content is king. Whatever is written should be concise and relevant. Respect the reader's time — especially if the e-mail ...