Monday's E-mail Mewl: No Sign-Off

Last week's mewl was about the lack of a greeting in e-mails. This week its counterpart takes front and center -- closings or sign-offs.

Your sign-off gives you the opportunity to wrap-up the tone and intent of your e-mail. Not including a closing may seem abrupt or impersonal if you don't sign you name.

When asking for assistance, always close with a TIA, Thanks!, Appreciate your support! -- something that reflects your sincere gratitude for the time that is spent helping you.

Included with your closing should also be your name. How you choose to sign-off, as well as how you type your name, sets the formality of your e-mail. Whether you use, for example, Charlie or Charles, Susan or Sue -- will have an effect on the perceived level of formality in which you are communicating with that particular recipient.

Little things make a big difference when in comes to e-mail. Don't forget an appropriate closing and sign-off. And, yes, I do have an article for more info: E-mail Sign-off Considerations.