The Complimentary Close
The complimentary close (or closing) largely depends upon the tone of the letter and upon the
relationship to the person to whom you are writing. The complimentary close should begin
approximately halfway across the page and one line below the last line of the letter. Only the first
word should be capitalized. A comma should always follow the close. Most commonly used
complimentary closing phrases: "Sincerely yours"; "Yourssincerely", "Sincerely"; "Yourscordially";
"Yours"; "Yoursfaithfully", "With respect", etc. It is important, however, that the complimentary
close should suit the salutation, e.g. "My dear Mr. Jones" should be followed by "Yours sincerely",
or "Very sincerely yours", according to the degree of intimacy existing between the writer and the
recipient.
Signature
If you have used indented style in heading, you will sign your name one space below and a little to
the right of the beginning of the complimentary close.
The name of the person who wrote or dictated the letter should be written by hand, in ink.
When the writer represents an organization and its name is printed in the letterhead, then the
name should be typed to follow the signature. For instance:
Sincerely yours,
(the signature)
Peter S. Thomson
Charge d'Affaires a.i. of Ireland
to the United Nations in Geneva
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