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Any queries concerning the language, or appropriate use of words in emails i.e. greetings, salutations, body, or farewell words. Generally on words acceptable or not or its proper usage relating to emails.

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Regarding Re: ; what is the correct usage in an email subject line?

I want to know what is the recommended way to use Re: in the subject line of an email. I use Re: in the subject line as a shortform of 'in regards to'. Whenever I have used Re:, people have told me that Re: is only to be used when replying to an…
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How to write an email to a Professor to politely agree with his request?

Sometimes, my supervisor writes emails to ask whether we can cancel or reschedule our meetings, or request me other things. The way he writes emails is very polite. And I usually reply him by: Yes, sure! Yes, it's fine! I wonder if these responses…
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E-mail signature etiquette with a "With regards," line

What is the more correct use of a "With regards" line with an e-mail signature? With regards, -- [First name] [Last name] -- With regards, [First name] [Last name] Is there another standard to follow? Does it even matter?
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It is a pity for me that I could not have the opportunity

I emailed a professor at Harvard for graduate study and he said he was nearing retirement and recommended his student working in Minnesota. I was going to reply him. Should I use this as a beginning: "It is a pity for me that I could not have the…
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Email signoff alternatives

I'm a teacher at a small Swedish university, and I often communicate via email. In the beginning of a course, I tend to try to be somewhat formal, which isn't really my personal style, but soon I drop all the "Dear" for "Hi" instead. In class, I'm…
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Is it weird to a add ", please." at the end of a sentence in emails?

I have recently joined a new company and realized that there are some employees fond of adding ", please" at the end of a sentence in emails, e.g. I would like to send you the files in PDF format for your easy reference, please. For your…
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Appropriate start of Email except Dear/Hi

Mostly emails start with Dear or Hi, I m writing an email to senior and I think I should not use Hi, but even dont want to use Dear as well, it makes me uncomfortable, Is there any other alternative to start an email except Dear/Hi. P.S We dont use…
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"Please come see me in my office" Reply

How to reply politely to a short email from professor, "Please come see me in my office."? Can I email back and say, "Noted. Thank you." Thanks.
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How to ask recipient of mail to wait a few more days?

I am replying to an email, and I would like to express that I need more days to sign a contract, but in a polite manner. The obvious thing to say is Please give me a few more days But this sounds kind of odd. Is there an alternative to this? Does…
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My first e-mail writing. Could you look over this, please?

Hello thanks for coming here. Could you look over this e-mail writing to correct grammatic errors and awkward expressions? This is my first time to write an e-mail of introducing my items to buyers in English. I sincerely appreciate your…
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Can I use "well received" as a response to professional emails?

I am a PhD student. Sometimes my professor sends me an email to inform me about something. Can I used "well received" to respond to her message?
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Refer to people as 'both'

I have noticed in the emails I receive at work that people often refers to others as 'Hi both'. I cannot help to feel a little bit unconfortable when I read it. May I consider as an informal way of referring to other?
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What are some better ways to say "just for confirming"

I want to confirm with my supervisor in an email regarding something that was mentioned at a meeting. What should I use instead of "just for confirming, ..."? Edit: I want to send an email starting with "just for confirming, do we need to examine…
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some sentences in email

I want to write an email to a professor in English, but I'm stuck at some sentences. Could you please help me to write it correctly? Hope you are doing well and the meeting with your doctor goes well! Could you recall me the name of topic of…
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What to answer if a client says "Sorry for late reply" in e-mail?

I got a reply from a client, but it was almost one week late. How can I respond to him politely? I don't think saying "No Problem" or "It's all right" is good. He said in the mail that he is "Sorry for the delay caused". What polite words should I…
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