Cheers ≠ Thanks

[FanIn80]

While we're at it, we should all stop speaking English as well. I mean, it's from "over there" too.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by Jedi Ninja

So how do you sign all of your work e-mails then? "Regards"? Seriously?

I use, 'Awesomely,' .

[Jedi Ninja]

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteEbola

I sign all my work emails with regards, I didn't think there was anything wrong with that. If I have to thank someone, I thank them in the body of the email.

To me, "regards" has a tone of formality, and if used in the wrong situation seems pretentious. I guess it depends on who your communication is with. 95% of my communication is with internal colleagues. The only time I would use "regards" would be if the communication was with an external contact in a fairly formal context (e.g. a lawyer) or in a situation where signing off with "thanks" would be an insult to everyone's intelligence. (In which case I use "regards" as a socially acceptable substitute for "F-U".)

[Devils'Advocate]

Okay. I'm totally confused.

It's not okay to be offended by "Merry Christmas" because the person was simply wishing you good tidings and you shouldn't have burr so far up your ass to be ticked off with that.

BUT when someone says "Cheers" as a means of expressing gratitude then by all means, you can be irate.

I dunno. Everyone has their quirks in how they communicate. Guy I work with still says "sweet" every time something good happens. Water off a ducks back.

I remember being in a meeting with some directors and the director general and I was asked to justify a proposed change. I explained our situation and one of the directors ask "So what you are saying is that if we do not accept the proposed change then there is a risk that the larger initiative will fail?" To which I replied "Bingo". Upon further review, that probably wasn't the appropriate response given the setting and I did get a couple snickers, but my proposal was accepted, so whatever.

[Phanuthier]

Does anyone use "best" ?

I've got a few of them from different people, and I just don't get it. The email will look something like

Dear name

blah email blah blah blah

Best, name

Best what?

[Locke]

I use it in all my emails and in person, after which I say:

"Fiddle-dee-dee" and subsequently proceed to dance a wee little jig!

[missdpuck]

Probably just short for best wishes, all the best..

[FurnaceFace]

I use it all the time to end an email. "Thanks" just isn't always correct and I refuse to end it with "sincerely" or "regards" or anything stuffy and pretentious like that because it's not my style. I'm casual whenever I can be.

Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate

I remember being in a meeting with some directors and the director general and I was asked to justify a proposed change. I explained our situation and one of the directors ask "So what you are saying is that if we do not accept the proposed change then there is a risk that the larger initiative will fail?" To which I replied "Bingo". Upon further review, that probably wasn't the appropriate response given the setting and I did get a couple snickers, but my proposal was accepted, so whatever.

Personally, I think that's awesome and much more emphatic that just "that's correct"...but then as I said I'm not into being formal.

[TurnedTheCorner]

I use best regards to sign off on emails sometimes. But using cheers as a signoff or conversation ender seems like trying hard? To whom?

[missdpuck]

I don't see why cheers sounds like trying too hard. It sounds kinda flip tp me. In any case I like it. Is there a youtube link for Locke's jig ?

[Bagor]

My perception is a bit different to the OP's.

I'll use cheers for a more informal e-mail with colleagues I know and regards for a more formal/professional one.

Someone signs off as cheers on an email and I don't know them I think they're being a bit casual/informal.

Would never interpret it as trying too hard.

[fatso]

I use 'cheers' all the time as a synonym for 'thanks' all the time at the work.

It's probably because I'd rather be drinking than doing anything else.

[Hanna Sniper]

I would stop using it but that would mean I give a crap what you think

[GreatWhiteEbola]

Originally Posted by Jedi Ninja

To me, "regards" has a tone of formality, and if used in the wrong situation seems pretentious. I guess it depends on who your communication is with. 95% of my communication is with internal colleagues. The only time I would use "regards" would be if the communication was with an external contact in a fairly formal context (e.g. a lawyer) or in a situation where signing off with "thanks" would be an insult to everyone's intelligence. (In which case I use "regards" as a socially acceptable substitute for "F-U".)

The majority of my emails are to external clients, mostly VP's, managers, purchasers, etc. I guess, when I write an email that is intended to be viewed by a colleagues, my tone becomes less formal.

[CaptainCrunch]

I'm trying to convince all the girls that I know that the new handshake is the penis grip. However unlike business handshakes that are limited to three pumps, they should just go with what they know.

[onetwo_threefour]

As a lawyer, when people send me an email and say regards, I think 'try hard'. I'm a lawyer, you don't need to impress me with what is a rather unimpressive closer.

Try "Humbly yours" or "in your everlasting service."



Cheers is an acceptable if, somehwat inferior substitute.

[onetwo_threefour]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I'm trying to convince all the girls that I know that the new handshake is the penis grip. However unlike business handshakes that are limited to three pumps, they should just go with what they know.

As long as you leave that for the ladies. Guys, with bigger hands, would be at a loss to find something to hold on to...

[albertGQ]

We should add a "cheers" button right next to the "thanks" one on all of our posts

[enthused]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

We should add a "cheers" button right next to the "thanks" one on all of our posts

Ahh damn! I was seriously just about to suggest that.

I give your post a cheers!

[Julio]

As someone who has worked in the bar industry I thought a main meaning of 'cheers' was 'I'm British, and thus do not tip'.