‘Yours faithfully’ vs ‘Yours sincerely’
When do you write ‘Yours faithfully’ and when ‘Yours sincerely’ in a business letter?
| When the recipient’s name is unknown to you: | |
| * | Dear Sir … Yours faithfully |
| * | Dear Sir or Madam … Yours faithfully |
| When you know the recipient’s name: | |
| * | Dear Mrs Hanson … Yours sincerely |
| * | Dear Miss/Ms Hanson … Yours sincerely |
| When addressing a good friend or colleague: | |
| * | Dear Jack … Best wishes/Best regards |
| Addressing whole departments: | |
| * | Dear Sirs … Yours faithfull |
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