Mike Richards
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Regardez vous
posted Wednesday, 25 March 2009
“Hope this finds you well.” This is a recent addition to email opening pleasantries – even from people I don’t even know, let alone people who give two monkeys about my health – rude or otherwise. I am tempted to write back, especially to those unknown to me, saying, I was feeling fine, but suddenly came down with a bit of typhoid after lunch – must have been something I ate at the raw meat counter in Mark’s. Also, in emails at the end, what is the difference between kind regards, warm regards and best regards? Are there different levels of regard-giving? And if so, which order would they be in? People also sign off “Best” – now you don’t say that in everyday speech, do you? Is it short for something? Best regards, all the best, George Best? Why can’t people say “be lucky” at the end of emails or is this unprofessional and possibly why, at nearly 79, I have yet to retire? I am also envious of people who can do smiley faces and other forms of emotions within emails. I think this brightens the whole messages up. Again, probably wholly unprofessional within a work-related email. Emails can be used to shout at people by people too scared to pick up the phone (that’s the grey object on your desk gathering dust) but I think the anger could be negated with a nice J at the end. It says “I had to send it, but love you really.” Look forward to hearing from (which means the ball’s in your court and I’ve copied your boss into this message). Warmest regards.
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