How to Finish a Letter to a Manager

A letter to the manager of a company is typically formal in tone.

Regardless of the purpose, any letter you write to a manager is a business letter and must follow proper business letter etiquette, from opening to closing. There is a correct way to finish the letter, taking into consideration both the content of your concluding paragraph and the closing salutation you choose to write before signing your name. The closing salutation depends on the nature of your relationship with the manager.

Instructions

1. Write the final, concluding paragraph. In most cases, this paragraph should include how you will next be in touch with the manager, or whether you request that he get in touch with you. Also thank the manager for taking the time to read your letter.

2. Write a closing salutation double-spaced below the final paragraph. "Sincerely" is appropriate if you have met the manager, while "Yours faithfully" is good to use if you do not know the manager, according to the website Daily Writing Tips. If you have a familiar relationship with the manager and your letter is more informal, you can use "Regards" or "Kind regards."

3. Double space twice and type your first and last name. Print the letter, then sign your name in black ink between the salutation and your typed name.

References

• Write101: How to Write a Business Letter
• Daily Writing Tips: How to Format a US Business Letter