Four polite expressions to avoid to send the perfect email

Too late, the email is sent.

We have all at least once felt panic rise when noticing, a minute after sending, a spelling error or a convoluted formula.

Whether for a cover letter, an email to a superior or a professional request, it is preferable to use the appropriate formula to close the said message.

The editorial staff has concocted an anthology of these phrases to banish.

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● "Thank you in advance"

We are often tempted to conclude an email with this polite phrase. What is wrong with thanking the recipient in advance? It is precisely the fact of asking him

that implies that this person will naturally do what you ask him to do. Until the recipient has confirmed the request, it is premature to thank them. However, if we absolutely wanted to thank the person, it would be preferable to write “thank you in advance”, as Littré advises. Concerning the expression

, it is better to say:

, or else use the imperative, if the function of the recipient allows it:

.

This will give a more incisive effect at the conclusion.

● "Have a nice day"

This is a polite formula that has been hugely successful.

,

and even

or

proliferated in writing as well as orally.

They gradually took the place of the classic

.

The expression

is intended to be more

, she paints reality, like an Instagram filter that adds hearts and glitter.

In fact, as Linda Giguère noted, “we are faced with a phenomenon of emphasis, of linguistic exaggeration.

'' Beautiful day '' makes the other feel that our words have been chosen carefully for him.

But is this really the case when we receive ten “beautiful days” in the hour?

● "Wishing you a good continuation"

The turn is unsightly.

The use of the past participle requires the presence of a second clause.

We say for example:

.

It is more appropriate to write:

.

● "I'm sorry"

The intention is commendable.

And let us specify that the sentence is grammatically correct.

However,

gives rise to some debate.

We hear different bell tones on the subject.

The French Academy advises against it, because

And the wise men add:

It would therefore be better to write:

or

.

Claude Duneton, historian of language, gave it credit, specifying that it relates to the oral register.

In a professional email, a sustained writing is always rewarding.