Using Up-to-Date Language in Emails
Using Up-to-Date Language in Emails
I still see a lot of old-fashioned expressions in emails.
What about you? Do you use modern language?
| Old-Fashioned Expressions | Modern-Day Alternatives |
|---|---|
| “Dear Sir/Madam” or “To Whom It May Concern” | Use the recipient’s name if known, or a more inclusive and informal greeting like “Hello” or “Hi [Name]” |
| “Yours faithfully” or “Yours truly” | “Kind regards,” “Best regards,” or simply “Regards” |
| “I hereby enclose” or “Please find attached herewith” | “I am enclosing …”, “I have attached [document/file]” |
| “I beg to inform you” or “I would like to bring to your attention” | “I want to let you know” or “I’d like to highlight” |
| “Per your request” or “As per our previous conversation” | “As you requested” or “Following our previous conversation” |
| “In reference to the above” or “With regards to the aforementioned” | “Regarding” or “About” followed by a brief summary or specific reference |
| “We hereby acknowledge receipt of” or “This is to inform you that” | “We received” or “I want to let you know” followed by the relevant information |
Are there any other old-fashioned expressions that you would like to change?
Send me an email and I’ll see if I can help you.
