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Do you stop to think about who you are sending an email to before you send it?<\/p>\n

Do you write your business English emails differently depending on who is receiving the email? <\/p>\n

You are likely going to speak to a boss differently in an email than you would just a friend.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to look at what to say depending on who you are talking to in an email.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a letter that asks about this and is likely what you have been wondering about too.<\/p>\n

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Hi Lindsay! I hope you\u2019re doing great. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

First I\u2019d like to congratulate you on the incredible course \u201cSecrets of The Connected Communicator.\u201d Every lesson is just like an enhanced class. It\u2019s a blast! <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I want to take advantage of this email to ask you something. How do Americans finish a formal and an informal email? What are the appropriate things to say in this situation?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you so much for your help!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Knowing Your Audience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes when it comes to knowing the right things to say in English, it\u2019s about knowing who you are talking to.<\/p>\n

It helps to know your audience, such as who you are talking to and even the environment you are speaking within. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s so vital to know how the English language changes based on the audience. <\/p>\n

With writing, it really is no different. <\/p>\n

We write differently depending on who we are talking to, so we consider the audience. <\/p>\n

Emails are written differently<\/a> to a friend than they would be written to a boss.<\/p>\n

You write differently when you are reaching out to a friend versus when you are applying to a job with a hiring manager.<\/p>\n

Its about knowing who you are talking to, and then using this to help you to decide upon the right tone or way of speaking.<\/p>\n

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Breaking Down Formal vs. Informal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Formal<\/em>: This may be more about something that is written out and therefore longer versions of communication. You may use phrases such as \u201cI look forward to hearing from you soon,\u201d or \u201cHave a wonderful day\u201d or \u201cThank you for your time.\u201d More written out, longer versions. <\/p>\n

Informal<\/em>: This tends to include shorter and more direct phrases. You might say something in writing like you would speak it in everyday conversation. It may be shorter and have more exclamation points too. You might say things such as \u201cSee ya soon!\u201d or \u201cTalk to you later!\u201d or \u201cHave a good one!\u201d or even just \u201cThanks!\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are being a little casual you can also sign your name with just the first letter of your first name. <\/p>\n

If you are being more formal<\/a>, you may use your whole name.<\/p>\n

Understanding the difference between formal and informal emails especially in business<\/a> can really be a great way to know exactly what to say.<\/p>\n

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Takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overall, with levels of formality in business English<\/a>, the more formal you want to be, the more full words you use.<\/p>\n

It can also be true that the fancier the words actually sound.<\/p>\n

If a friend wrote \u201csincerely\u201d to me, it would sound too over the top. <\/p>\n

Consider the context, who you are talking to, and even the environment and it will help to dictate the proper way of communicating.<\/p>\n

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If you have any questions, please leave them below in the comments section.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll get back to you as soon as we can. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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