Matching Pairs Email writingOnline version Useful phrases for opening, ending in formal vs informal ways by Mária Fejes 1 An informal way to address colleagues you often work with 2 A formal form of address that is also used when first contacting a person 3 Friendly, informal close 4 A more formal introduction to say why you are writing 5 An informal ending to indicate a reply is necessary 6 Most commonly used formal&informal close 7 A friendly, informal introduction to say why you are writing 8 A friendly ending that can be used in formal or informal correspondence 9 Formal way of closing an email Regards/Best wishes Just a quick note to... Yours sincerely (I am) looking forward to your reply. Bye/All the best/Cheers I am writing to/regarding Hope to hear from you soon. Hi/Hello/Hey Dear Sir/Madam