Depends on what I am trying to convey –

To convey and ensure people understand my position of authority in the context, I think everyone at the beginning and I thank them at the end. Because the person in authority is the one to offer thanks to the team

If I am trying to convey to people who are copied that the direct recipients and I have an established positive relationship, and have each other’s backs, I make it clear that I am thinking them as always. And communicate in a somewhat less formal mode.

I draft every email as they will it will be forwarded to others, which unfortunately in my organization one needs to assume. So I do not let any clip reflect poorly. Every email begins with a dear, And ends with a one line summary or instruction or whatever next step is appropriate, followed by a proper closing.

I feel this is the modern day equivalent of dressing for the job you want. So many processes and transactions are now only viewed through email given the remote environment that is important to have them be clean precise and thoughtful.

This, of course, varies from institution to institution, but I honestly don’t mind putting in the extra 20 seconds to send an email it takes the above into account. And I can’t tell you how many times I have found out that emails have been forwarded, And relied upon in a positive way, to reflect my units viewpoint when other emails are overly familiar, stacked with bad grammar and emojis, and don’t present well.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate "best" - Best WHAT???

I use "Thank you" or just a dash.

See, I don't get "thank you." What are you thanking me for?

Usually I have made a request or am replying about some work that someone did. If there's nothing to thank them for, as I said, I just use a dash.

"- Sarah"

Best is an adjective. I still want to know - best WHAT?

I thought that it was pretty obvious that it’s a truncation of “best wishes” or “best regards”. Guess that’s one of the obvious things that isn’t so obvious to a lot of people!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate "best" - Best WHAT???

I use "Thank you" or just a dash.

Best is classy. Thanks sounds like the waiter.

How is using something that makes no sense better than thanking someone for the request I just made? Seriously want to know. Best what??? Like "I'm the best! - Carrie"

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I hate "best" - Best WHAT???

I use "Thank you" or just a dash.

See, I don't get "thank you." What are you thanking me for?

Usually I have made a request or am replying about some work that someone did. If there's nothing to thank them for, as I said, I just use a dash.

"- Sarah"

Best is an adjective. I still want to know - best WHAT?

Anonymous wrote:'Best' is indeed the worst

Honest question – what’s so bad about it? how is it coming across that is so agonizing? I use “Best” and “Best Regards” from time to time without thinking much about it, but I’m certainly not trying to irritate people. Can’t say I’m deeply invested, so it would cost me nothing to switch, but I am curious. Is it just one of those things like the word “moist” that hits some people’s brain cells in an unpleasant way?

Thanks,
*my name*

If I am asking someone to do something or am indeed thankful.

Sincerely,

If it is more formal (fairly frequent - I’m an attorney.)

Just my email signature any other time

"Thanks." or "Please let me know if you have any questions."

Ceterum (autem) censeo Carthaginem esse delendam

I say that at the end of each and every email, along with the conclusion every meeting. That’s my sign off and in twice to it.

Hi

Bye

Smell ya later,
Sarah

As always,

Larla

I have the honor to be your obedient servant,

If it's an external or important stakeholder communication:

Warmly,

Larlo

Anonymous wrote:'Best' is indeed the worst

"Best" is not something anyone actually says so why put it in an email. It sounds British.

Warm regards,
Larla

If a thank you if warranted than that, but if you knew me I think the warm regards fits. I'm the "mom" of the business.