The day I realized my 'professional' email sign-off was a total joke

I sent a client a proposal with 'Best regards, Nina' for three months. They finally replied asking if I was okay, because their whole office thought it sounded like I was signing off from a hospital bed. What's a normal way to end work emails without sounding weird?

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the_adam10h ago

Switched to just "Regards" after a similar mix-up. It's short, polite, and nobody reads into it. "Thanks" works well too, especially if you're asking for something.

terry_jones6h ago

You're right about "Regards," it's a solid neutral choice. I've seen so many small talk traps in emails where people overthink a simple hello or goodbye. It reminds me of how we edit texts now to avoid seeming too eager or too cold. Your point about "Thanks" is good for keeping things moving, especially when a task is on the line. We spend more time on these tiny signals than the actual message sometimes.