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