How do you open and end your emails?
 

I open them by clicking on them

Now I remember why I don't like to start threads here.

Soviets
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Poor
Yugoslavia http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/frown.gif

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I usually just start talking about whatever I think is relevant and stop when there's no more relevant things to say. I do not sign it because quite frankly if the recipient is not smart enough to see who is sending him emails, he is not worth my time or effort and should be dealt with accordingly. Then there are old asses like people who you work for or your mother and you desperately want to be formal...I attach my john hancock digiitally to these emails by means of signing my name, along with a random quote from the simpsons to deflect any criticism of the contents of the email itself. also, if the subject of the email is my ex-girlfriend, let us just say I attach pictures. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/angry.gif

I don't put anything. They know who they are and who I am. So tough.

Usually I start with the person's name or, if multiple people "hello all" or somesuch. I often sign it with my first name, although that's redundant at work because my work email has an sig set up that has all my info. But I'm redundant here at 'poly too, so why change? http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif

-Arrian

Usually "Hi!" and " -Nikolai".

In Norway we are pretty informal, only the king you MUST adress formally. And for letters, you are only formal in business letters and such, and then you don't use "dear" for obvious reasons.http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif

I usually start mine with "Hey you dirty SOB!" or if it goes to several people "Read that, stupid bastards!" http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/smile.gif

Craptastic.

This place is getting just like Counterglow...

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Spec.

Calling business contacts "Dear" is a no-no.

I address them by their first name, and sign off with "Best regards" or "Look forward to hearing from you" or something like that, followed by my signature (name + company + contact details).

Amazing, ain't it Speccie?http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...es/biggrin.gif

Spec's just woke up from last night's partying. His head will ache a little longer, that's all.http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...milies/nod.gif

What'd you do this time. and how long is it for?

I use their title or last name if civilian. Given my job I use "Sir" or "Ma'am" to open some emails, first names for fellow junior officers, and ratings like "SKC" or "DK2" for cheifs and below.

The military also has a quick and easy way to close. "Very Respectfully (V/r)" for up the chain, "Respectufully (R/)" for down the chain, and "Later ****er" for peers http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif

For formal emails, I maintain the same style as with letters. For casual email, I open w/ addressing the person by his/her name, sometimes accompanied by "Hi" or "Hey". I close w/ my own name, sometimes accompanied by "Cheers" or "ktnxbye" http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/wink.gif

Originally posted by LordShiva
I open them by clicking on them First post. I'm impressed.

I was going to go the exact same route too when I saw the thread title. Sadly I was too slow. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/frown.gif

Dauphin, leave your brain to science. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...milies/nod.gif

Originally posted by SlowwHand
Dauphin, leave your brain to science. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...milies/nod.gif Now or when I die?

One irritating thing - at work - is the number of people who send you e-mails but nowhere give their contact details.

A phone number after signing off is a useful courtesy.

if it's to one of my friends
hey... later/something silly

to an adult
hey... thanks, bye.