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Are you puzzling over the best professional email greeting and wondering whether “I hope this email finds you well” is a good one to use? You’ve come to the right place. “I hope this email finds you well” is a polite way to send a recipient positive wishes, but there are also more modern, alternate phrases you can use instead. Read on for a detailed list of alternate phrases (with examples), plus an overview of when to use “I hope this email finds you well” and when to look for a different greeting.
Alternative Phrases to “I Hope This Email Finds You Well”
- “I hope you’re doing well” is more modern, informal, and sincere than the original phrase.
- “Hope you had a great weekend!” paves the way for friendly small talk in an email.
- “I know you’re busy, so I’ll be brief” is professional and shows respect for the recipient’s time.
- “I was great seeing you at…” helps re-introduce you and jog the recipient’s memory.
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- ↑ https://linguaholic.com/linguablog/i-hope-this-email-finds-you-well/
- ↑ https://www.themuse.com/advice/i-hope-this-email-finds-you-well-alternatives
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- ↑ https://linguaholic.com/linguablog/i-hope-this-email-finds-you-well/
- ↑ https://www.scienceofpeople.com/email-greetings/
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