How to Sign a Card
The occasions for sending cards range from birthdays and anniversaries to get-well and sympathy wishes, with various emotions that go along with those occasions. Yet most people aren't taught how to sign a card properly. A closing in a card or letter is known as the valediction, just as the opening is the salutation. In the case of a two-word closing such as "Yours truly," only the first word is capitalized. Most importantly, there are guidelines to choose the right wording for the person you're addressing. This article will give you options to help you sign cards appropriately.
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Instructions
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Sign a card with "Yours truly," "Sincerely," or a variation of either for casual acquaintances or for people you don't know well. You can also use this closing for those with whom you have had dealings of a business nature. These are the most formal closings.
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Sign cards with "Kind regards" for notes that revolve around business. This closing is used more often today in business correspondence, usually with people with whom you deal regularly. "Best regards" and "Warm regards" are variations. They convey a personal touch while retaining the business relationship.
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Use "Cordially yours" in closing when signing a card to a person you've come to know better over time. You might also use this when addressing a business acquaintance with whom you are in touch on a regular basis.
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Sign a card "Fondly" or "Affectionately" for friends with whom you have an ongoing relationship. This closing can be used for those you see regularly, those with whom you share common interests or those you don't see often enough.
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Reserve the closing "Love" or "With love" for those you know best. Close friends or longtime family acquaintances are worthy of this more intimate wording.
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Tips & Warnings
The valediction reveals a great deal about how you view the person you're addressing. When trying to decide how to sign a card, consider how well you know the recipient and how you think of them. You can also include a brief note in a card expressing your thoughts or emotions beyond the printed words on the card. Always sign a card using your best penmanship.
