The acronyms can be hard to decipher, depending on the IBK.
And rude (IBK = idiot behind the keyboard).
So I've been delighted by recent emails that have included sign-offs that make me smile.
A sampling:
- Have a prosperous day (from an administrative coordinator)
- Sent from my [device], so pardon my typos (everyone with an iPhone)
- Cheers (sent from overseas)
- Mit freundlichen Grüßen (from an American with a global perspective)
I don't get a lot of "Ciao!" in emails, but I often get it in face-to-face meetings. Make that cheek-to-cheek greetings, because it's often accompanied by air kisses on alternating cheeks. These can be awkward for Americans, who get tangled up in which cheek goes first and how many kisses are enough or too many.
For my emails, I've gotten into the "Best regards" habit. It was something I picked up years ago, after a company lawyer included it in his email. It seemed sincere and, at that time, a little different. It stuck.
Until next time...Adios! Au revoir! Avtio!
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