itzdrk Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 5 minutes ago, The Master said: Indeed; since when has just "regards" been a sign of anger? "Thanks" is too informal (and stupid if you're not actually thanking someone for something) and "kind regards" seems too personal. My passive-aggressive sign-off is just to use my name. It conveys the message of "you've pissed me off so much that I hope or wish you nothing". Why are you signing off an email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Skidmarks Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 'Regards' isn't a sign of anger, I was being facetious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 19 minutes ago, itzdrk said: Why are you signing off an email? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 56 minutes ago, The Master said: Indeed; since when has just "regards" been a sign of anger? "Thanks" is too informal (and stupid if you're not actually thanking someone for something) and "kind regards" seems too personal. My passive-aggressive sign-off is just to use my name. It conveys the message of "you've pissed me off so much that I hope or wish you nothing". Kind regards reeks of fake sincerity to me, and regards on its sounds like you can't be arsed being civil. Best wishes is sufficiently bland for most occasions when you don't know the person. If you do know them there's no need for anything unless a family member has just died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 58 minutes ago, itzdrk said: Why are you signing off an email? Ex fucking actly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Double spacing after a full stop. I don't care if you are 50 and that's what you were taught. Times change. Guy I work with does it and even the sound of him hitting the space bar twice has me seething. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 We should all post the last work email we sent. That would sort the situation out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 41 minutes ago, The Master said: What font do you use, comic sans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'm getting annoyed now. An email is not a letter. It does not need a greeting or a sign off. It's a tool for conveying information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just now, itzdrk said: What font do you use, comic sans? Yes. What's wrong with that? Although I sign off in Lucida Handwriting. It is a signature after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, Honest Saints Fan said: Double spacing after a full stop. I don't care if you are 50 and that's what you were taught. Times change. Guy I work with does it and even the sound of him hitting the space bar twice has me seething. Its still used in law firms, so some folk have to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, itzdrk said: Its still used in law firms, so some folk have to do it. They don't have to do it. They won't be disbarred or ignored if they don't. Another one that boils my piss. @The_Kincardine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, Rugster said: I'm getting annoyed now. An email is not a letter. It does not need a greeting or a sign off. It's a tool for conveying information. Even if it's someone you've never communicated before? I'm ignorant about this as I don't do work emails. If it's a friend, nothing. If it's formal to someone I've never communicated with before, I do it like a letter. If it's family I resentfully do Hi an Love because they keep putting xxx which I can't face. There should be rules about this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 7 minutes ago, Rugster said: They don't have to do it. They won't be disbarred or ignored if they don't. Another one that boils my piss. @The_Kincardine No, the staff have to follow the house style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, Rugster said: I'm getting annoyed now. An email is not a letter. It does not need a greeting or a sign off. It's a tool for conveying information. Do you mean you don't attach a photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, welshbairn said: Even if it's someone you've never communicated before? I'm ignorant about this as I don't do work emails. If it's a friend, nothing. If it's formal to someone I've never communicated with before, I do it like a letter. If it's family I resentfully do Hi an Love because they keep putting xxx which I can't face. There should be rules about this stuff. Yes. It's business emails I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Verdana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just now, Rugster said: Yes. It's business emails I'm talking about. Even if it's your first contact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rugster Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Just now, welshbairn said: Even if it's your first contact? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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