To a more predictable future!
I'm about a month deep into my new job, and learning more every day. One new responsibility this week has been corresponding with students via email. It isn't difficult, though achieving the correct friendly-professional tone is something I'm still figuring out. I'm always stumped when it comes to the closing salutation. My go-to is "Thanks," but that isn't necessarily appropriate when replying to someone's question. Cheers seems too British, regards is too pompous, sincerely has too many letters, yours is too endearing and love is entirely inappropriate. I've used take care a few times, but it seems a bit paternal, like I'm asking them to be careful.
I googled "closing salutations" and have narrowed it down to two: To a more predictable future! or Make today a masterpiece!. On second thought, those might be too optimistic. Also suggested, and rejected, were To your continued success!, which presumes past success, and Have a productive day!, which is too pushy and capitalistic. I'm all for capitalism, but if I were to go along those lines, I'd prefer to sign off with Efficiency.
So, I turn to you, dear reader, to offer suggestions for how I should close emails. The goal is friendly, professional and generic enough to be appropriate in most emails. How do you sign off on your emails?
Bring it,
Blue Artichoke
