{"id":1794,"date":"2015-07-20T14:34:40","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T18:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2022-05-30T10:53:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T14:53:19","slug":"how-to-sign-a-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/how-to-sign-a-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to End a Letter: 74 Expert Examples for the Perfect Closing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever sit there, just staring at your beautifully worded message, wondering how on Earth you should sign a letter? Maybe you\u2019re writing a delightful thank you card and are drawing a blank on how to sign off? Is option A too personal or too stuffy? Is option B too loosy-goosy?! Not sure if you should say thank you &#8212; yet again?! Don\u2019t fret, this ridiculously comprehensive list of sign off options will have what you need.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/overhead-shot-looking-down-on-woman-writing-in-generic-thank-you-card-picture-id1157317607.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/overhead-shot-looking-down-on-woman-writing-in-generic-thank-you-card-picture-id1157317607.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/overhead-shot-looking-down-on-woman-writing-in-generic-thank-you-card-picture-id1157317607-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/overhead-shot-looking-down-on-woman-writing-in-generic-thank-you-card-picture-id1157317607-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your handwriting isn&#8217;t quite as lovely as it could be or you just don&#8217;t have the time to write 300 thank you notes, easily create and write your cards on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=sign-off\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We&#8217;ll even mail them for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n<p>Did you know Postable has bewitching birthday cards that they print and mail for you?! Use code SIGNOFF and get 20% off!<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 74 ways to sign off your greeting card (or &#8212; letter, email etc.).<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/yourfavorite.png\" alt=\"a-funny-way-to-end-your-letter\" class=\"wp-image-6601\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/yourfavorite.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/yourfavorite-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/yourfavorite-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/yourfavorite-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/yourfavorite-1024x1024.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to end a friendly letter to a friend?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much of our communication has been drastically changed over the course of 2020. We\u2019ve gone from seeing our friends and family weekly, if not daily, to coping through months apart. Thankfully we\u2019re in a technologically advanced age and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bustle.com\/p\/how-to-have-a-zoom-happy-hour-thats-just-as-much-fun-as-the-real-thing-22664819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zoom happy hours<\/a> will forever be a favorite pastime that we all can look back on. We\u2019ve also been using written communication far more often than before &#8212; who knew receiving a friendly greeting card out of nowhere can be such a source of joy (we did)?! And so after you\u2019ve finished composing the perfect friendly letter or delightfully friendly greeting card message, you\u2019ve got to end your letter with a friendly BANG!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: You may want to avoid using most (if not all) of the sign off in this section in a professional letter. These sign offs are for friends and family.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some options to help you do just that.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Love<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of Love<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Later Gator<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toodles<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Pal<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheerio<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Best<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the Best<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Best to you<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm wishes<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warmest<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Care<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peace<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be well<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yours<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take it easy<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">xoxo<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely Yours<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheers!<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ciao<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hugs<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yours Lovingly<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your friend<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you the best<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forever thankful<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write soon<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your loving ____ (ex: daughter)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yours faithfully<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confidently yours<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excitingly yours<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing You Dearly<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fondly<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hugs &amp; Kisses<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kisses<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a good one!<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live long and prosper<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until next time<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheerfully<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay well<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your favorite child<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ASHKAHN156.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ASHKAHN156.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ASHKAHN156.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ASHKAHN156-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ASHKAHN156-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/birthday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See birthday cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to end a thank you letter or card.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve composed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-thank-you-note-the-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">greatest thank you card<\/a> that has ever been written\u2026 Congratulations, that\u2019s quite the feat! But now you\u2019ve got to seal it off with the perfect gracious gratitude sign off. Here are some options to get your thinking wheel turning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many thanks<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind thanks<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In gratitude<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In appreciation<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With sincere gratitude<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With gratitude<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratefully yours<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratefully&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for everything<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks for all you do<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n<p>Use code SIGNOFF and get 20% off personal thank you cards printed, addressed, and mailed for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/thank-you\/general\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here&#8217;s a sample sign off in action:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Miss Dorris,<\/p><p>Your existence is greatly appreciated. I want you to know all those cocktails you got me last night were not for naught. I woke up with a mind-blowing migraine and now have a legitimate reason for avoiding that lunch meeting I told you about. By the time I see you I&#8217;ll have recovered and can return the favor.<\/p><p>Cheers!<\/p><p>Jess<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GREYSTREETPAPER286.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GREYSTREETPAPER286.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GREYSTREETPAPER286-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GREYSTREETPAPER286-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/thank-you\/general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to end a sympathy card.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/everyday\/sympathy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sympathy card<\/a> is no easy task. And while we don\u2019t always know what we can do to help, writing a kind sympathy card will help to aid a grieving heart. Use one of these sign offs to let them know you\u2019re thinking of them and are there for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In sympathy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My deepest condolences<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wishing you peace<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of you<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formal ways to end a letter or sign off a card.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the recipient and the letter or card is being sent for professional matters &#8212; it\u2019s a safe bet that you should keep the ending on the formal side. If you\u2019ve already established a connection with the recipient, you have a little wiggle room depending on the nature of your relationship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n<p>Save your business time &amp; money with real business birthday cards, addressed and mailed for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/business\/birthday\" \u201c_blank\u201d\"=\"\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely<br><br><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is sincerely too formal? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, if you think it might be too formal we\u2019d say it\u2019d be fine to choose another one of the professional sign offs, but also you really can\u2019t go wrong with this one if you\u2019re writing for a professional reason. With this sign off, you\u2019re essentially saying: <\/span><b>I really mean it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And what better way to end a letter or a card than by letting the recipient know you\u2019re genuine about your message. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yours Truly<br><br>Kind of a throw away, but at the same time it won\u2019t draw any negative attention away from the core of your messaging. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best<br><br>Simple, minimalistic and yes &#8212; professional. Ending your card or letter with a simple \u2018Best\u2019 will keep the whole tone of the message formal.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you<br><br>It\u2019s usually not a bad idea to end with a touch of gratitude. Your recipient just took a couple minutes to read through your message &#8212; whatever it may have contained &#8212; go ahead and thank them.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind regards<br><br>This sign off shows a touch of warmth without going over the line of formality and still staying within professional boundaries. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking forward to hearing from you<br><br>If you\u2019re eager for a response, it\u2019s best not to go overboard. However, it\u2019s also not a terrible idea to show that you\u2019re excited and appropriately eager with a semi-enthusiastic ending such as this one.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks again<br><br>If you started your card or letter by thanking the recipient, close your message off by bringing it full circle and thanking them again. It\u2019s always nice to show gratitude and it\u2019s usually appreciated by the recipient as well. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respectfully <br><br>It\u2019s right there in the sign off &#8212; you\u2019re showing your respect to the recipient.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm regards<br><br>While warmly and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/business-holiday-card-message\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">warm wishes<\/a> may be best for communication between those with an established connection, warm regards is a little less formal, but still on the professional side. Use this sign off if it makes sense within the context of the rest of your letter. If you\u2019re writing on an extremely dry and formal business matter &#8212; warm regards wouldn\u2019t really make as much sense.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/POSTABLE2410.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/POSTABLE2410.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/POSTABLE2410.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/POSTABLE2410-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/POSTABLE2410-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/business\/stationery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See Business Stationery<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ways to end a letter or a card.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if you\u2019re writing a letter to someone that\u2019s sort of professional, but also sort of friendly and also something totally nondescript? Well, here you have it\u2026 A list of some sign off options that don\u2019t neatly fit into any other category. If you\u2019re not seeing the way you\u2019d like to end your card or letter &#8212; have a looksie at the rest of our list and see if the shoe fits!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kind wishes<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neighborly Yours<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fare thee well<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope this helps<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Wishes<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Regards<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warmly<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a sample of how to end to a letter or card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p> Suzzy, <\/p><p>Happiest of days to you my lady! How wonderful it must feel to celebrate your special day in the greatest city of all. I expect NYC is treating you kindly (I never for a second believed in all that rude rubbish). Happy Birthday!<\/p><p>Warmest Wishes, <\/p><p>June<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/warmestwishes.png\" alt=\"warm-wish-card-sign-off\" class=\"wp-image-6597\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/warmestwishes.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/warmestwishes-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/warmestwishes-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/warmestwishes-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/warmestwishes-1024x1024.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other tips for how to sign off a card or a letter.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few common answers to a few common questions before you go off sending your letter!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do you sign a greeting card?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your sign off a wee bit of space before plopping it on your card. You want the sign off in it\u2019s own little mini universe. If you\u2019re using Postable to write your greeting card (want to play around with some handwritten fonts?!) the sign off has its own little text box at the bottom right corner. If you\u2019re writing your card by hand, simply give a line break or two between your message and your sign off.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write your chosen sign off followed by a coma and another line break. Don\u2019t forget to indent it to the far right.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/HELLOPAPER329.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/HELLOPAPER329.png 600w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/HELLOPAPER329-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/HELLOPAPER329-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"button-cta vertical\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/holidays\/holiday-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to capitalize a closing?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll want to capitalize the first letter of your sign off. If there is more than one word within the sign off (\u2018Thank you\u2019) &#8212; you\u2019ll only want to capitalize the first word. And of course don\u2019t forget to capitalize your name!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If your handwriting isn&#8217;t quite as lovely as it could be or you just don&#8217;t have the time to write 300 thank you notes, easily create and write your cards on&nbsp;Postable. We&#8217;ll even mail them for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-blurb\">\n<p>Use code SIGNOFF and get 20% off personal thank you cards printed, addressed, and mailed for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"button-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/cards\/thank-you\/general\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow noopener noreferrer\">See the cards!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever sit there, just staring at your beautifully worded message, wondering how on Earth you should sign a letter? Maybe you\u2019re writing a delightful thank you card and are drawing a blank on how to sign off? Is option A too personal or too stuffy? Is option B too loosy-goosy?! 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