An employee in any field sooner or later faces the problem of writing a business letter. The main question is how to start and how to finish? Many sites offer basic rules and examples, paying little attention to the final part of the documents.

The letter must be perfect in every way. Even the slightest non-compliance with the rules can harm your authority or the prestige of the company.

IN short form We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the main rules of business letters and will dwell in more detail on the final part of the official letter.

You will need:

The main rules of business letters

1. When writing a letter, remember that you are not expressing your own opinion, but speaking on behalf of legal entity(institutions, organizations or enterprises).
2. It is your responsibility to be clear about the results you want to achieve with this letter and to make effective use of all the text's features.
3. Clearly define the plan of presentation, highlighting the information in the introduction, main part or ending.
4. In the introduction, after the address, we prepare the addressee for perception. This may be a summary of the events that led to the emergence of the document. The main part contains a statement of the essence of the problem with the necessary argumentation (explanation, digital calculations, links to legislative acts).

A more effective and easy-to-read text, in which, first, the proposal, request or demand is stated, then the argumentation, and there is no introductory part at all.

Part of the ending - applications

Certain documents have appendices that complement, clarify, or detail specific issues. They must be noted at the end of the letter, departing a few lines from the last paragraph.

Application design methods:

1) Applications mentioned in the text, then a note about this is drawn up as follows:

Appendix: 5 pages, 3 copies.

2) Applications not listed in the text must be listed, making sure to indicate the title, number of pages in each application and number of copies.

Appendix: “Certificate of assessment of the cost of unfinished construction”, 2 pages, 3 copies.

3) Sometimes there are several applications. Then they are listed by name and numbered. At large quantities A list of applications is compiled separately, and in the letter after the text the following is noted:

Appendix: according to the list on ... page.

Attach copies of documents to the letter in the order in which they were numbered in the attachment.

The application is usually signed by managers structural divisions. In cases where applications are bound, there is no need to indicate the number of pages.

Politeness and correctness are the basis of the ending

Eat various options building the ending. It depends on what was said in the letter.

The most commonly used completion examples:

1) Repeat the gratitude given at the beginning or simply thank you for your help:

Thank you again...

Let me thank you again...

We would like to once again express our sincere gratitude...

Thanks for your help...

2) Express hopes:

We hope that the agreement will be mutually beneficial...

We hope that our offer will interest you...

We look forward to close and mutually beneficial cooperation...

I hope that soon I will be able to meet you in person...

I hope to receive your response soon...

3) Reassurance of the addressee (usually has a psychologically positive effect on the addressee):

We assure you that you can fully count on our support...

We will be glad to cooperate with you...

I would be glad to cooperate with you and look forward to your response...

4) Request:

Please read the materials carefully and respond...

We ask you to urgently inform...

Please take immediate action to improve the situation...

Please call me at any time convenient for you...

5) Repeating the already expressed apology for the inconvenience:

Once again I apologize for the inconvenience caused...

We sincerely apologize for this forced delay in payment...

Parting

1) In official correspondence you can say goodbye in different ways:

Sincerely…

Best regards and best wishes…

With sincere respect to you...

We wish you success.

2) If you know the addressee well or successfully cooperate with him, then you can end the letter with friendly phrases (not familiar):

Sincerely yours...

Best wishes…

With gratitude and best wishes.

You can finish the document without using these structures!

English features of ending letters

1. Usually they end an official letter like this: Sincerely Yours (Sincerely yours) or simply Yours(Yours) and a signature, indicating your last name and position under it.
2. To avoid putting your partner in a difficult position or forcing them to make assumptions about your gender, take the trouble to write your name in full, that is, not P.R. Dovzhenko, but Pavel Dovzhenko.

Signature

Officials sign documents within their competence.

The “signature” attribute consists of the job title, initials and surname of the person who signed the document.

Director of the Mramor plant (signature) A.B. Koval

Documents concluded in institutions operating on the principle of unity of command are signed by one official (manager, deputy or employee entrusted with this).

Documents of collegial bodies (protocols, decisions) are affixed with two signatures (the head and the secretary). The order is signed by the manager.

Two or more signatures are placed on documents for the contents of which several people are responsible:

• Monetary and financial documents are signed by the head of the institution and the chief accountant;
• agreements are signed by representatives of the contracting parties.

The signatures of several persons on documents are placed one below the other in a sequence corresponding to the service hierarchy.

Director (signature) S.P. Antonyuk

Chief accountant (signature) V.T.Dudko

If a document is signed by several persons occupying the same position, their signatures must be placed at the same level.

Director of the Luch plant Director of the Svet plant

(signature) V.R. Sakhno (signature) L.P. Kotov

The signature begins with the initials (placed before the surname), followed by the surname. There is no need to put the decryption of the signature in brackets!

Seal

To secure legal force, some documents are stamped with a seal: contracts, decrees, conclusions, etc. The stamp must include part of the job title and personal signature.

Date

The date is placed below the signature on the left.

An official letter is dated on the day it was signed or approved by the head of the institution.

There is a generally accepted dating order:

1. Date elements are written on one line using three pairs of Arabic numerals in the order of day, month, year;
2. if the serial number of the day or month is the number of the first ten (from 1 to 9), then a zero is placed in front of it: 03.01.15 .
3. Word year, reduction G. they don't put it.

• When finished, check the letter for grammatical errors and make sure there is nothing superfluous.
• Give the letter to a colleague or, if possible, a manager to read. An outside perspective will help identify shortcomings that might otherwise be overlooked.
• Don't forget to include your phone/address email. This is often necessary for quick solution problem specified in the letter.
• In addition to the general universal requirements and design rules, it must be taken into account that each type of document has its own design features.

Remember that not all documents have a complete list of the details listed above, but only a certain set of those that provide the legal force and completeness of this particular type of document.

Good luck with your transactions and the desired answers!

Frequently asked questions and answers

What's nice to write at the end business proposal?

Do not use words and phrases at the final stage that can be considered manipulation (“we hope for mutually beneficial cooperation”, “thank you in advance for your answer”, “we will wait for your reply letter", etc.).

Should you write “best wishes” or “with respect” at the end of the letter?

Definitely, “with respect,” you need to adhere to a business style of communication.

What do they usually write at the end of a letter if they ask for a quick response?

Nothing like this is written in a business letter.

Should you write “with regards” or “best wishes” in your email signature?

"Sincerely".

How to replace the signature "with respect"?

"With all due respect", "With respect."

How to end a presentation letter?

Thank you for your attention.

How else can you write “I would like to notify”?

“I would like to inform”, “notify”, “inform”, “announce”, “bring to the attention of”.

Is the phrase: “I’ll end my report with words” correct?

In practice business communication special emphasis is placed on compliance with norms and rules speech etiquette in letters of various contents. Speech etiquette of a business letter is a manifestation of the culture of the addressee.

The opening address and closing form of politeness are generally accepted standard formulas.

Opening address- This is a way to attract the recipient’s attention and establish contact with him.

In the practice of domestic correspondence, until recently, the address was traditionally used in letters of a semi-official nature; in letters of invitation addressed to specific persons (honored figures of science, art, culture, deputies, persons occupying a high social position, etc.) or a group of persons related to the nature of their activities; in commercial correspondence. In modern official letters, the role of address has increased; it is used in cases where the situation requires a direct appeal to official or persons.

The appeal is placed on a separate line in the center. The exclamation mark gives the letter an emotional character and indicates special meaning, given by the author to the content of the question being posed.

When contacting the addressee, one should take into account his official position, field of activity, the nature of the relationship between the parties, the purpose of the letter, etc.

If a letter is sent to an institution, organization, enterprise, company or is addressed to an official whose name, surname and gender are not known, then the generally accepted addresses are the following:

- Dear Sirs!

- Gentlemen!

When addressing persons of the same professional circle, it is possible to address:

- Dear colleagues!

- Dear colleagues!

For Russian speech etiquette, gender leveling is a characteristic feature, since before 1917 there were practically no women in the civil service, and in the Soviet period the asexual address “comrade” was common (Comrade N. S. Ivanova). In recent years, when addressing a letter to a female official, a masculine noun is used (investigator, general director, manager, etc.).

If the recipient of the letter is a particularly important person: a high official (governor, mayor), an honored figure of science and culture, a famous public figure, president (chairman) of a society, campaign, company, etc., then use the following appeals:

- Dear Alexey Petrovich!

- Dear Pavel Anatolyevich!

It is possible to apply with a position and without a surname:

- Dear Mr. Minister!

- Dear Mr. Governor!

- Dear Mr. Deputy!

- Dear Mr. Publisher!

- Dear Mr. Chairman!

When addressing a person with a title, you can use the following option:

- Dear doctor!

- Dear Professor!

Authors of letters should keep in mind that today, more than ever, a personal appeal is important, which arouses increased interest in the letter among the addressee and demonstrates the sender’s attention and respect for the business partner.

The inclusion of the addressee's surname in the address formula gives the text of the document a polite and official character. If the address indicates the first and patronymic, but does not name the last name, then it takes on a somewhat personal character. Addressing by first name and patronymic is allowed in a letter of invitation, letter of message, letter of gratitude and some others. These differences are due to the traditions of Russian speech culture:

- Dear Mr. Petrov!

- Dear Mrs. Petrova!

- Dear Mr. Smirnov!

- Dear Mrs. Demina!

- Dear Mr. Gorsky!

- Dear Mrs. Pronina!

- Mr. Martynov.

- Dear Dmitry Ivanovich!

- Dear Ksenia Petrovna!

-Igor Konstantinovich,...

Final form of politeness completes the main text, is placed on the right side on the same vertical with the date located at the top, and is separated from the body of the letter by two or three intervals. At the end of the final politeness formula, as a rule, a comma is placed, but its absence is also acceptable. The “Signature” detail (name of the position of the person who signed the document, personal signature and its explanation) is placed below the final courtesy formula in accordance with GOST R 6.30-97. In letters issued on official letterhead (as well as in some private letters), the name of the position and the signature are not included.

IN business correspondence There are several variations of the final politeness formula. If the letter begins with the phrase: Dear Sir ..., then it should end with the phrase: Sincerely,...

In letters of congratulations and thanks, in letters of a personal nature, the following language formulas are used:

- Sincerely yours; ...

- Sincerely yours...

- WITH the bestwishes, ...

- With the best wishes and greetings, ...

-With warm regards, ...

- With heartfelt greetings and wishes, ...

-With gratitude. Your...

- WITH friendly greetings,...

- With friendly greetings,...

- Our best wishes to Mr. (name).

In a real situation, the sender must be guided not only by the standard, but also by the rules of good manners.

In letters to unfamiliar people or business partners, you should use formal language:

- Sincerely,...

- With gratitude and respect, ...

- With deep respect, ..

LETTER OF THANK YOU

As a rule, such letters are personally addressed.

Words of gratitude are appropriate both at the beginning and at the end of the letter. A letter expressing gratitude can have different contents, for example: a letter of request, a letter of confirmation, a letter of invitation, a letter of response to an invitation, a covering letter, a letter of request, etc. When choosing one or another wording for expressing gratitude The nature of the business and personal relationship between the sender and recipient of the letter should be taken into account.

At the beginning of the letter, you can testify your respect, respectful attitude towards the addressee, recognition of his merits, positive assessment of the business partner’s intelligence, etc. or express gratitude for the correspondence received:

-Very kind of you ...

- I greatly appreciate your kindness...

- Recognizing and appreciating your contributions to...

- We were happy to receive...

- This is a letter - expression of deep gratitude (appreciation) ...

- We gratefully acknowledge receipt of your order for...

- Thank you very much for the fax from...

- Thank you for the catalog we received...

- Thank you for your letter from...

- Please accept my sincere (deep) gratitude for...

-I would like to express my deep gratitude for...

-I am (sincerely) grateful for your...

- Let me express my gratitude for participating in...

- Let me thank you for...

- Let me express my gratitude to you

- We are grateful to you for...

- We express our gratitude on behalf of...

- Thank you for your participation...

At the end of the letter You can also once again use words of gratitude, express hope for a quick response, for continued cooperation, for possible prospects for business relations, etc.:

WITH I remain grateful for your interest in this matter, ...

- Thank you in advance for your assistance, I remain, Your...

- I will (we will) be very grateful (grateful) for a quick (urgent) response.

- We would be very grateful if wouldYou answered as soon as possible.

- Thank you very much for your (kind) assistance.

- Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

- With heartfelt greetings and gratitude for your action (patience) in this matter.

- I truly appreciate your patience and continued progress. interest.

- We are waiting for your kind response.

With best wishes and confidence in the development of mutually beneficial cooperation...

LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS

A letter of congratulations is proof of the sender’s goodwill towards the recipient

Congratulations and wishes are most often the main aspect of a letter, postcard, telegram, but they can also be part of a multifaceted letter. In this case, words of congratulations and wishes are usually placed after the address and greeting.

For letters that are written and sent long before the significant date, it is possible to place congratulations at the end of the letter.

In official letters of congratulations the most common formulas are:

allow me to congratulate you;

Let me congratulate you;

Please accept my (our) congratulations.

LETTER OF INVITATION

A letter of invitation can be addressed to a specific person or several persons, or to institutions. An invitation to a specific person should be drawn up taking into account the status of the addressee, the nature of the relationship between the parties, as well as the degree of formality of the event.

The most common expressions in business correspondence are the words: allow me to invite; let me invite.

Expressions that are neutral in style emphasize the interest of the inviting party. Such expressions also have the nature of a discussion, that is, a unilateral invitation without the consent of the other party. In the event that the other party agrees, an official invitation is sent.

- We would be glad to see you at...

- We will be very grateful for your participation in ...

-We would be grateful if you could accept our invitation to...

In the case when the initiator of the invitation is the other party (We would like to take part in your owl longing), In a response letter of invitation, the following expressions are appropriate:

- We will (with great) joy receive (meet) your representatives (your delegation).

- We are glad to invite you...

- We agree to receive your delegation ...

- We can accept your representatives.

- We have no objection to your participation in the meeting.

- For our part, we are (with joy) ready to receive (invite, meet) your representatives.

If the first party is particularly interested in agreement, then after the actual invitation phrases the following expressions are used:

- We hope that you will accept our invitation.

- We would like to hope for your consent.

- We express our hope that you will accept our invitation (offer).

LETTER OF APOLOGY

The generally accepted formulas for expressing regret are as follows:

-Unfortunately,...

- To our great regret, ...

- To my great regret, ...

- With regret...

- We are very sorry ...

- We are extremely sorry ...

- I'm very sorry that...

- I regret to learn from your letter that ...

- Regret ...

Expressing regret about a failed transaction, late payment, delay in delivery of ordered goods, etc. may not be enough to maintain good relations between both parties and the possibility of further successful cooperation, therefore, the rules of business etiquette recommend that you apologize for the inconvenience caused. Apologies in letters can accompany requests (Sorry for asking you), failures (Sorry, but unfortunately we cannot fulfill your request) etc.

The typical and most commonly used apology formulas are the following:

COVERING LETTER

A covering letter is drawn up when sending any material assets to the addressee; documents that do not have an address part; documents requiring additional clarification. Covering letters are also required in cases where the documents being sent include several sheets. Covering letters indicate the name of the document being accompanied and the purpose of its sending, the deadline for execution, the reason for the delay, etc., is explained.

- (We) attach...

- We send an application to ...

- We send (to you) cash on delivery ...

- I submit for approval ...

- We forward (to you) for consideration ...

- According to the attached list ...

- We are sending you samples along with this letter...

The signature “with respect” at the end of the letter is a standard politeness formula. Is it always necessary to end a letter with this phrase? How to write it correctly in Russian and English languages? Let's look at examples.

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How to end a business letter with respect to the recipient

There are no random phrases in official correspondence. Stylistics requires the author to be concise and carefully select words. Closing phrases reinforce positive emotions and express confidence and gratitude at the same time. A clear signature helps support , contributes to achieving the goal. Respect your interlocutor and compose the text so that it is pleasant to read. Politeness combined with professionalism indicates the competence of a specialist.

When writing a formal message, remember that you are speaking on behalf of the entire company. The secretary must be correct, as he represents his manager. Compliance with generally accepted rules of business correspondence forms a positive image of the company in the eyes of partners and clients.

Official correspondence always has specific goals. The purpose determines the structure of the text. In general the text is divided into several semantic parts: introduction, statement of the problem, argumentation and conclusion. Each part performs specific tasks. The introduction, for example, prepares for the perception of main ideas. Conclusion - expresses requests and hopes , assures us of further partnership.

Letter of gratitude to an employee from the head of the organization

Pay attention! For each of the tasks there are generally accepted formulas. By ending your letter politely, you show that you respect your partner, set him up for positive emotions and leave a pleasant impression.

How to write “with respect” at the end of a letter

Unified regulations for business correspondence and bringing it to common standards typical for large companies. Design letterheads , the form of "autographs" at the end of the message become part of corporate culture, an element of style. Whether it is a paper or electronic communication, compliance with a single standard is an indicator of attention to detail and important subtleties.

There are several types of closing phrases in business correspondence. Their choice depends on whether you know the recipient well. For example, signature "with respect" in official letter has a neutral character. If you want to focus your partner’s attention on something or remind him of a request again, use restrained phrases:

• Sincerely yours...
• With sincere respect...
• Best wishes...

When choosing the final politeness formula, try to avoid familiarity. Be mindful of how well you know the person you are writing to. If the acquaintance is formal, stick to the official style.

The answer was prepared jointly with the editors of the electronic magazine “ Secretary's Directory».

Maria BELDOVA answers,
With. n. With. VNIIDAD, expert in the field documentation support management

What do we expect when sending a letter to a partner or client? So that our information, even negative, makes a favorable impression on the addressee and causes a response or decision. This can be achieved if you follow the rules of correspondence etiquette, format the letter correctly and prepare the text high quality. Your text should be of moderate volume; contain the necessary arguments and clear language and have a structure that best conveys information.

Technique 1. Separate the important from the secondary

The text of a business letter must be of sufficient length to...

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“Sincerely” at the end of the letter: with or without a comma

The final form of politeness is given at the end of the text. It is placed on the same vertical line as the date, on the right side. The phrase is separated from the main text by two or three intervals. Located a little lower props “Signature” , including the name of the compiler’s position, his personal signature and transcript. This arrangement complies with the standards of GOST 6.30-97, which defines the requirements for document preparation. If the message is issued on official letterhead or is of a private nature, the title of the position and the transcript of the signature are not included.

The question of how to write “with respect” at the end of a letter: with or without a comma, does not have a clear answer. Both options are valid. The absence of a sign can be perceived as negligence and even illiteracy. On the other hand, according to punctuation rules, this comma should not be used. From the point of view of Russian grammar, the sign is redundant. The words “with respect” are not an introductory phrase, and the signature is not an address. This phrase implies that “This letter was written with respect to you by N.N.” As in it, in the abbreviated version, according to the rules, a comma is not placed.

Why does it occur so often in practice? IN rules of correspondence In English, German and other European languages ​​this sign is required. The phrase “with respect” at the end of a letter in English is separated not only graphically, but also punctuationally. Over time, although it is grammatically incorrect, the rule became part of the norms of the Russian language.

Conclusion of the letter: sample writing of the phrase “with respect”

How to write “with respect” in a business letter in English

Rules business communication in English are in many ways similar to those adopted in Russia. At the end, the recipient is thanked for his time and expresses his intention to continue the correspondence. Common phrases are also used: “with respect”, “with gratitude”, “with best wishes”. Then, on a new line, indicate the surname and first name of the compiler, as well as his position. Let's look at an example: how to sign a letter in English “with respect...”

Table 1. Final politeness formulas in English

The ability to tactfully and correctly use standard cliche phrases is an indicator of the level of professionalism and knowledge of the language. IN English letter the phrase "with respect" can be expressed in different ways. When composing a text for a foreign partner, take into account all factors and choose the most suitable translation.

How to sign a letter correctly: “with respect” and other politeness formulas

When composing a message, the sender must be guided not only by generally accepted standards, but also by the rules of good manners. If you are writing to a stranger and the address is strictly formal, use established expressions. Stylistics business speech strictly limits the choice of phrases.

If it concerns email correspondence or communicating with people you know well, you can deviate from rigid canons while remaining polite and correct. Let's look at a few examples of final phrases that are acceptable in less formal communication.

Table 2. Use of alternative closing expressions

Difficulties with punctuation in written business speech

How to place punctuation marks in the first phrase of the contract containing the designations of the contracting parties?

The correct punctuation option in this phrase is: State enterprise“Communication”, hereinafter referred to as “Enterprise”, represented by general director Popovich Alexander Mikhailovich, acting on the basis of the Charter, on the one hand, and a citizen Russian Federation Babkin Ivan Vasilievich, hereinafter referred to as “Employee”, on the other hand, have entered into this agreement on the following...

Please note that in this phrase the words On the one side And on the other side act as a circumstance and are not introductory, and therefore do not require punctuation.

Is a comma necessary after words? "Sincerely" at the end of a business letter?

After the words "Sincerely" It is customary to put a comma, despite the fact that spelling rules do not regulate this case.
For example, it is correct:

Sincerely,
Chief Accountant of Morskoy Landscape LLC
D. O. Ivantseva

Is there a need for a period after the signature in a business letter?

There is no period after the signature in a business letter. In documents, including business letters, the signature acts as the so-called props(obligatory element) that does not constitute a complete sentence.

It should be noted that in newspapers and magazines the tradition of putting a period after the author’s signature is maintained if the signature is located after the main text of the article.

What to put after applying Dear Mr. Ivanov– exclamation point or comma?

The first phrase of a business letter - an appeal - can end with an exclamation mark or a comma. If there is a comma, the text of the letter begins with a lowercase letter. If there is an exclamation point, write the first sentence in capitals.

Which words should and should not be separated?

The Punctuation Handbook, published on our portal, will help you figure this out. It is compiled based on the most frequently asked questions visitors to the Help Desk.

Tired of “Best regards” and want something new? The team at MediaDigger, a platform that automates the storage of a contact database and makes it possible to send mass personalized letters through it, has made a selection of alternative signatures with which you can complete your email. After all, despite everything, email still remains the main method of business communication:

1. Best regards– For lovers of the classics. The safest option.

2. Sincerely yours– There is something in this, but not everyone can afford such a signature. You need to be and look a certain way.

3. Best wishes– A little less formal and applicable in a business letter.

4. Just enter a name– Quite suitable, especially in cases where there is an active exchange of letters.

5. Your initials– This is also acceptable, but the question arises: why couldn’t you just write your name in full, and that leaves an unpleasant aftertaste.

6. Have a nice day– For a final letter, when you don’t expect to hear anything else from your interlocutor during the day, it’s quite suitable.

7. Have a great week– The same as “ have a nice day”, only if you don’t communicate anymore within a week.

8. Best regards– English version “with respect.” The safest for business communication. Some Russian speakers only use this signature. In principle, this is acceptable, but if you communicate a lot with foreigners and everyone knows this. Otherwise it looks a little strange.

9. Kind regards– The same as best regards, but a little less formal.

10. With friendly greetings“We’ve never seen anything like this, but we’ve heard about it.” I just want to say that they called from the 70s and asked to return the signature to them.

11. See you later– In case you have agreed on a meeting in the near future and emphasize that you remember about it.

12. Good luck in your difficult task!– This signature can be used when you tried to help someone (or were unable to do so), and are trying to somehow cheer up the interlocutor.

13. Sent from iPhone– It’s possible to somehow explain why there may be typos in the letter, but it may seem that you are bragging about your phone model.

14. Sent from a smartphone– Safer than “sent from iPhone”: the interlocutor understands that you wrote from your phone and the auto-correct could have made typos, while you are not showing off your phone.

15. Thank you for your attention– This phrase is best left for those who are trying to sell you something.

16. Thank you– If you are truly grateful, then you can. But you shouldn’t sign every letter like this when you give instructions to someone. This will give off an orderly tone.

17. With perfect respect– For those who like to stand out. A little romantic and pretentious.

18. Please think about nature before you print this letter.– First of all, you shouldn’t tell anyone off. Secondly, this inscription can sometimes be longer than the text of the letter itself. Thirdly, is anyone still printing letters these days?

19. Ready for service- Hmmm. Simply no.

20. With love– It’s nice and acceptable if you’ve known each other for a long time.

21. All the best– This is more suitable if you do not expect to communicate with someone in the near future.

22. I kiss you deeply– It’s quite suitable for family and loved ones.

23. With fatherly tenderness– You can, but only if you are really a father and have just learned what the Internet is.

24. Yours forever– It’s better to leave this for the registry office.

25. Have a nice weekend“This is usually written by those who are diligently trying to spoil them for you by sending a letter at the end of the working day on Friday indicating the things that need to be done. In general, it’s possible, but only when you don’t burden someone, otherwise it smacks of sarcasm.

26. Warm regards– It is acceptable if you used to address each other as “comrade”, but not for everyone else.

27. Your humble servant– It strongly smacks of sycophancy and it’s hard to imagine a situation where this would really be appropriate.

28. Sincerely devoted to you– The same problems as “Your Obedient Servant.”

29. With hope for further fruitful cooperation– A little long, but acceptable, for example, for the first letter, when writing to a stranger.

30. Kisses– If you write to your other half, then it is permissible.

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