271691 847 Language & Reference Writing General Writing true Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:02:30 -0800 /system/videos/3/15/15/28/281515.flv ending, writing, letter, correctly, properly, communication, reading, sign, paper, pen, mail How To End a Letter http://www.howcast.com/videos/271691-How-To-End-a-Letter http://www.howcast.com/videos/271691-How-To-End-a-Letter/edit approved 102 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=271691"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=271691" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 0 stevenkittinger http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/EndLetter_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 187 false false false 102110 0 12 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/12.jpg Use loving endings Show someone how much you care by ending with “Love,” “Lots of love,” “Much love,” “Love always,” or “Love forever.”

]]> 102111 1 20 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/20.jpg Use informal words Use casual language to have your reader feel the warmth of your friendship. These include: “Hugs,” “Write soon,” “Your friend,” and “Take care.”

]]> 102112 2 30 Tip Write your own signature ending that expresses yourself.

]]> 102113 3 34 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/34.jpg Show gratitude End with a thank you to show gratitude to your reader.

]]> 102114 4 38 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/38.jpg Express best wishes Express a positive ending by using “Best wishes,” or “Wish you well,” for a resignation letter.

]]> 102115 5 45 Tip Best wishes," and “Wish you well,” can be used for a sympathy letter.

]]> 105241 6 49 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/49.jpg Express kinship with a closing such as “God bless” if you share the same spiritual beliefs.

]]> 102116 7 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/56.jpg End a formal business letter End a formal letter with “Yours truly,” if you do not know the name of the person you are writing to.

]]> 102117 8 63 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/63.jpg End a formal business letter End a formal letter with “Sincerely,” or “Yours sincerely,” if you are familiar with the addressee, know their name, or spoke to them on the phone.

]]> 102118 9 73 Tip When in doubt, use “Sincerely,” to end your letter so you do not offend the reader.

]]> 102119 10 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/271691/83.jpg Sign your name Sign your name after the closing. Write both your first and last name if you do not have a personal relationship with the reader.

]]> 102120 11 87 Fact Did you know? Handwriting analysts, or graphologists, maintains handwriting reveals personality traits, including emotional stability, aggressiveness, recklessness, and rebelliousness.

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