Kerr: This salutation is a little short and a little distant, but at least it’s a closing message. Bates: “Best” is colloquial, but fine for someone you know. “Best wishes” or “Best regards” would be better for business. … Bates: Never use this salutation for your boss.

Is best a good email sign-off?

Best – it’s simple, but effective. All the best – a bit friendlier than “best”, this works in pretty much any context. Take care – a nice warm way to close an informal email to someone you know.

Can you sign-off a letter with best?

Ending your letter with best, all the best, all best, or best wishes indicates that you hope the recipient experiences only good things in the future. Although it is not quite as formal as sincerely, it is still acceptable as a polite, formal/semi-formal letter ending, proper for business contacts as well as friends.

Email Sign-Offs
“Thanks again””Best regards””All the best””Regards””With gratitude””Sincerely””Respectfully””Looking forward to hearing from you”