Should I Use Regards or Sincerely?

Key Difference: ‘Yours sincerely’ is commonly used in a formal letter wherein the author knows the name of the respondent. ‘Regards’ is commonly used for informal communication that is written to close friends or relatives. Valedictions or customary closings are an important aspect for any letter or email.

Is it rude to use regards?

You should never use it when you don’t legitimately have something for which to thank the recipient, or else it comes off as sarcastic and rude. That’s not how you want to be seen in an email! When in doubt, go with a formal salutation. It’s better to be seen as kind of more formal as opposed to rude.

Is Kind regards a professional sign off?

“Kind regards” is a more formal sign-off than “Best regards,” — and “Warm regards” takes the familiarity a step forward. “Warm regards” is generally reserved for close friends and family and should not be used in professional correspondence.

“Best regards” is a common, friendly closing for emails and written letters. When you see “best regards” near the end of a message, it simply means the writer wishes you well. It is a semiformal letter ending, versatile enough for both personal and professional correspondence.