The way that someone signs off on an email can make the difference between a well-received message and a perceived affront. The average U.S. worker sends out 40 emails per day, according to Templafy. So, if offending hundreds of people per week is not on your to-do list, it's best to stay up-to-date on proper email etiquette.
"While there are many acceptable ways to sign-off on an email, in today's workforce, it is important to think about the context of the email you are sending and then decide what sign-off would be most appropriate," says Toni Frana, career services manager at FlexJobs. "This should help ensure you exhibit the right tone and appropriate level of professionalism in your sign-off."
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E-learning platform Preply gathered data from 1,005 people, including how they view the importance of closing out an email, and which sign-offs they find most offensive. Nearly all of the respondents said the people they work with are sometimes passive-aggressive over email, and 46% said they can tell a
In addition to opinions on the way people start and finish their messages, 42% of people noted their dislike of emojis, and 65% wish others would stop using "Sent from iPhone" or the like. The takeaway: No matter who is receiving email communication, good
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See which sign-offs made the top five in the categories of "savage," "uptight" and "casual," and make sure to double-check that yours isn't one of them before hitting 'Send.'
