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American here, similar style, I just use 'Thanks' instead of Best. They're similar in just being short and kind and impersonal. I think both are about perfect

American here, similar style, I just use 'Thanks' instead of Best. They're similar in just being short and kind and impersonal. I think both are about perfect. Anything less seems unprofessional, anything more sticks out like a sore thumb. Usually just my first name unless it's formal and introductory, as my email will come from First Last as the sender already. Cheers is fine in the US I think, but I at least assume the speaker is British or Aussie. If I know they're American, it comes across a little pretentious or inauthentic IMO...same as when Americans say 'the states.' Makes me roll my eyes but not like day ruining or relationship affecting.

c22 5y ago
I use "Thanks" any time my email contains a request and something like "Best" if the email is just to notify them of something.
- silisili 5y ago
  I like to think of it as multipurpose. Thanks for understanding. Thanks in advance(for a question or quote) Thanks for reading (for notification) If I were to deliver bad news or price increases or something, which I don't currently have to do thankfully, I'd probably go with best as well.
  - mytailorisrich 5y ago
    "Thanks in advance" is generally considered bad etiquette as it is directive and, really doesn't add anything. It's just nicer all round to thank in reply.
    - pm3003 5y ago
      A manager at my company finishes all his mails to those who aren’t his superiors with “A très vite” which means “See you/hear from you very soon”. I always want to do that with people I don’t work directly with. But I’m not cocky enough yet.
    - silisili 5y ago
      Interesting. I guess I can see why, depending on context. Like, if ordering someone to do something for you, thanks in advance would seem arrogant or even rude. When asking a question or seeking advice, it to me feels more polite. That said, I'm far from an etiquette guru, just thinking out loud.
  - dandigangi 5y ago
    Kind of similar to how I think of best but thanks is to preemptive if there is no ask so I add it in main message when there is something that was completed.
- dandigangi 5y ago
  Exactly

c22 5y ago

I use "Thanks" any time my email contains a request and something like "Best" if the email is just to notify them of something.

silisili 5y ago
I like to think of it as multipurpose. Thanks for understanding. Thanks in advance(for a question or quote) Thanks for reading (for notification) If I were to deliver bad news or price increases or something, which I don't currently have to do thankfully, I'd probably go with best as well.
- mytailorisrich 5y ago
  "Thanks in advance" is generally considered bad etiquette as it is directive and, really doesn't add anything. It's just nicer all round to thank in reply.
  - pm3003 5y ago
    A manager at my company finishes all his mails to those who aren’t his superiors with “A très vite” which means “See you/hear from you very soon”. I always want to do that with people I don’t work directly with. But I’m not cocky enough yet.
  - silisili 5y ago
    Interesting. I guess I can see why, depending on context. Like, if ordering someone to do something for you, thanks in advance would seem arrogant or even rude. When asking a question or seeking advice, it to me feels more polite. That said, I'm far from an etiquette guru, just thinking out loud.
- dandigangi 5y ago
  Kind of similar to how I think of best but thanks is to preemptive if there is no ask so I add it in main message when there is something that was completed.
dandigangi 5y ago
Exactly