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Because thanking someone means you're grateful for something they did or that you'll hope they'll do. It doesn't really apply to every email. In contrast, expr

Because thanking someone means you're grateful for something they did or that you'll hope they'll do. It doesn't really apply to every email. In contrast, expressing best wishes always makes sense unless you hate the recipient's guts and want them to know it. Thanks, civilized (See? It makes no sense.)

variaga 5y ago
Every message you send is implicitly requesting something though - the time and attention of the person reading it. Time is one of the most precious commodities we have - it seems appropriate to thank people for spending it on you. Thanks, variaga
- djmips 5y ago
  One thing is clear to me, everyone signing off on their comments is kinda nice. Yours truly, DG
  - klvino 5y ago
    Agree, it brings a proper closing to the individual discourse. Regards, The Lannisters
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