Best
I ran into a situation that emphasized the limitations of written communication and the importance of perspective…
For years, I have often signed off emails with:
Best,
Owen
It’s a lazy shortening of the entire common phrase, “Best wishes.” Finally, one of the guys who works for me piped up and commented on my signature. Apparently, it had been a running joke that by “best,” I was touting my opinion of myself. In other words, they were reading it like:
I’m the best,
Owen
That interpretation of my signature didn’t jive with my general character, as perceived by the team, so that’s why it came up.
In any case, we all had a good laugh, and I have since steered away from using “best” in my signature line. Of course, old habits die hard.
Best,
Owen
A guy I knew would commonly end his emails with:
God Bless, Cory
But that one time…
God Bless Cory.
Posted by Brandon on February 16, 2008 at 1311 hrsI use Best Regards, unless I’m addressing a politician.
Posted by on February 16, 2008 at 1446 hrs
Then it’s Beso mi culo…That was funny. We all have some unique way of ending our letter. But to be safe, I usually use “Regards,” then my name.
Posted by gina on February 18, 2008 at 2057 hrs
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