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Title: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 09:47:25 AM
This is one of those things that I just have a complete mental blockage on - not matter how many times I am informed how to remember the etiquette of letter writing.

Are there easy ways to remember when you should use formally or sincerely at the end of the letter or what other sign offs are appropriate ?
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Bar Wench on June 25, 2009, 09:49:01 AM
Think it is faithfully if you are in hope of a reply, sincerely if not. However, I am more than happy to believe I am wrong!
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 09:50:40 AM
Isn't faithfully formal ( sir / madam type of thing )  ...god knows about sincerely  Shrugs:
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Post by: Bar Wench on June 25, 2009, 10:11:26 AM
Christ knows then. We didn't cover it at school.  redface:
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Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 10:12:28 AM
The rools about this are no longer as clear as was once the case. Snoopy will have a view when he gets out of his basket
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Post by: Pirate on June 25, 2009, 10:17:00 AM
Never put two S's together. If it is Dear Sir/Madam, you should end it yours faithfully. If it is Dear Mr Sven, Mrs Sven you should end it yours sincerely
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 10:21:40 AM
 lol:

But then I couldn't put Sven and sincerely together could I  rubschin:
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Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 10:22:21 AM
He would have to have 'Love and Kisses'

Simples
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 10:26:12 AM
'In earnest gratitude' or some such other......

Love and kisses takes a long time to work up to  whistle:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 10:26:57 AM
NORWICH?
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 10:30:11 AM
Do what  whacky115
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Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 10:30:40 AM
 whistle:
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Post by: Darwins Selection on June 25, 2009, 10:30:48 AM
'In earnest gratitude' or some such other......

Love and kisses takes a long time to work up to  whistle:

"Your Obedient Servant" should do nicely.  ;)


[serious]Pirate is 100% correct though.[/serious]
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 10:33:44 AM

I think I can remember the don't put 2 S's together rule now  8)

But why is this so complicated  noooo:

Kindest Regards

Miss D
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 25, 2009, 11:03:50 AM
I have always used faithfully when it's Dear Sir/Madam or more usually Dear Sirs and sincerely when I'm addessing a person as in Dear Miss Demeanor or Dear Nick.
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 25, 2009, 11:21:27 AM
I have always used faithfully when it's Dear Sir/Madam or more usually Dear Sirs and sincerely when I'm addessing a person as in Dear Miss Demeanor or Dear Nick.
In which case, you have always been correct.  happy088
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Snoopy on June 25, 2009, 11:31:44 AM
Pirate, DS and Uncle are correct. Dear Sir/Madam etc requires Yours faithfully

Dear Miss D etc should be Yours sincerely.


Dear Auntie should be Love from


Sven should be Yours pantingly or if you follow Nick's advice Yours pantyless


NORWICH = Knickers Off Ready When I Come Home. (Commonly used by soldiers etc when telling wives/girlfriends that they were due a weekend pass but war time censorship prohibited them actually saying so.

See also SWALK = Sent With A Loving Kiss

ITALY = I Trust And Love You

There were others but I can't remember them now. GOS will know them all I have no doubt
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 11:32:46 AM
That's torn it  scared2:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 12:40:06 PM
I knew the others - hadn't got a clue about NORWICH tho  Shrugs:

Thank you Snoops

Yours Adoringly

Miss D
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 12:41:00 PM
I knew the others - hadn't got a clue about NORWICH tho  Shrugs:

Thank you Snoops

Yours Adoringly

Miss D

Now you know what it means you will have to use it
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 12:50:17 PM
I sure will....all my letters in future will be addressed sincerely or faithfully following the rule of the 2 S's  whistle:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Snoopy on June 25, 2009, 12:53:37 PM
I knew the others - hadn't got a clue about NORWICH tho  Shrugs:

Thank you Snoops

Yours Adoringly

Miss D

My pleasure Ma'am.

Another I have just remembered was SIAM

Sexual Intercourse After (At) Midnight
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 25, 2009, 12:56:23 PM
I knew the others - hadn't got a clue about NORWICH tho  Shrugs:

Thank you Snoops

Yours Adoringly

Miss D

My pleasure Ma'am.

Another I have just remembered was SIAM

Sexual Intercourse After (At) Midnight

BURMA
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Pirate on June 25, 2009, 12:58:06 PM
Also BURMA

Be Undressed Ready My Angel
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 12:58:28 PM
There's an echo in here
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Post by: Snoopy on June 25, 2009, 12:59:38 PM
Be Undressed Ready My Angel.


Oh ~ the memories come flooding back.  Funny thing is they worked redface:
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Post by: Uncle Mort on June 25, 2009, 01:00:59 PM
My mother used to mention Burma when talking about my dad's war exploits. I always assumed she meant his theatre of war.   eeek:
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Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 01:01:43 PM
Did she ever mention Uganda?
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Post by: Uncle Mort on June 25, 2009, 01:02:11 PM
 noooo:  rubschin:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 01:02:50 PM
And what acronyms did the women use for their men  rubschin:
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Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 01:06:08 PM
The same ones  ::)
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Post by: Snoopy on June 25, 2009, 01:09:40 PM
Indeed they did ~ Norwich was always answered with Burma or Siam
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 01:12:41 PM
Is this what they mean by the language of love then  rubschin:
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Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 01:14:50 PM
No, this is the language of shagging
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Post by: Snoopy on June 25, 2009, 01:16:39 PM
As I recall that went Ooby Dooby Dooby Do

The Language of Love ~ Bobby Darin
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 01:17:42 PM
No, this is the language of shagging

Aaahh that's why I don't know any of it  whistle:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 25, 2009, 01:18:36 PM
As I recall that went Ooby Dooby Dooby Do

The Language of Love ~ Bobby Darin

Sounds more like "Strangers in Night"  rubschin:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 01:19:05 PM
That would be SIN for short?
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Post by: Snoopy on June 25, 2009, 01:24:18 PM
As I recall that went Ooby Dooby Dooby Do

The Language of Love ~ Bobby Darin

Sounds more like "Strangers in Night"  rubschin:

Quote
John D. Loudermilk Language of Love Lyrics:
Oh two lovers parked on the lover's lane just a
watchin' the stars above They don't have to say a
thing they're speaking the language of love Dooby
dooby dooby doo dooby dooby dooby doo Dooby dooby
dooby doo doo dooby doo doo doo doo

Oh two lovers sippin' on a chocolate shake you can
tell what they're thinking of Their eyes are
saying little secret things they're using the
launguage of love Dooby dooby dooby doo...

Oh two lovers sittin' in English class don't know
what the teacher's speaking of Ain't learned no
English but they're learning fast the language of
love Dooby dooby dooby doo...
Lyrics: Language of Love, John D. Loudermilk [end]

John D Loudermilk wrote it but I am sure Bobby Darin also recorded it ~ he certainly included it in his stage act.
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 25, 2009, 02:47:03 PM
And what acronyms did the women use for their men  rubschin:

GLAD
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Post by: Pirate on June 25, 2009, 03:02:53 PM
Get Lost and Die ?
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Post by: Pirate on June 25, 2009, 03:04:10 PM
Grenade Launcher Attachment Development ?
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 03:10:06 PM
Gold, Loot  And Diamonds
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Post by: Darwins Selection on June 25, 2009, 06:52:59 PM
Get Lost and Die ?

Correct!
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Post by: Barman on June 25, 2009, 06:58:04 PM
Get Lost and Die ?

Correct!
And the prize?  whistle:
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Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 06:58:39 PM
A number of his choice on Celeb Death Bingo?
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 07:00:04 PM
Noooooooooooooooooooooooo 

He only has 1 left  eeek:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2009, 07:04:14 PM
A number of his choice on Celeb Death Bingo?
Most definitely not!  evil:

You need to take this more seriously young man!  noooo:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 07:49:30 PM
Will this stoopid game never end? I can see you restarting it if it ever does  noooo:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Pirate on June 25, 2009, 08:11:00 PM
So...what did I win? Shrugs:

Lunch with Miss D and Pastis

Drinks with Miss C at wine o'clock

A night out with Wenchy

Dinner with Barmitzpah you know who I mean

An intellectual evening with DS

A mad night out on the piss with Nick

A bike ride with TMR

A night on the tiles with Snoopy and Grumpmeister

Out and about with JOM

Cruise with Uncle Mort

Job hunting with TG and Tel

Up the hill with Growler

Secret Squirrel Op with GOS


or an all inclusive two week break for all of us with Barman and LL on the sunshine Isle, at Chez Barman, complete with unlimited drinks, all meals and BBQ's.  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 08:14:45 PM
 happ096

I think after that you should be able to choose which one you'd prefer - if any  lol:
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Post by: Pirate on June 25, 2009, 08:16:17 PM
Did I miss anyone out scared2:
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2009, 08:17:42 PM
You'll soon find out  lol:
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Post by: Pirate on June 25, 2009, 08:21:24 PM
Yeah...I'm sorry...I missed out the keyboard cat.  noooo:
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Post by: Nick on June 25, 2009, 08:35:10 PM
Indeed!  eveilgrin:
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Post by: Pirate on June 25, 2009, 09:19:53 PM
 eveilgrin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOF4RdiZo-Q
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: Barman on June 26, 2009, 05:33:36 AM
Will this stoopid game never end? I can see you restarting it if it ever does  noooo:
::)

Of course it will restart!  ::)
Title: Re: Faithfully / Sincerely
Post by: barmisspah? on June 26, 2009, 11:10:10 AM
So...what did I win? Shrugs:

Lunch with Miss D and Pastis

Drinks with Miss C at wine o'clock

A night out with Wenchy

Dinner with Barmitzpah you know who I mean

An intellectual evening with DS

A mad night out on the piss with Nick

A bike ride with TMR

A night on the tiles with Snoopy and Grumpmeister

Out and about with JOM

Cruise with Uncle Mort

Job hunting with TG and Tel

Up the hill with Growler

Secret Squirrel Op with GOS


or an all inclusive two week break for all of us with Barman and LL on the sunshine Isle, at Chez Barman, complete with unlimited drinks, all meals and BBQ's.  eveilgrin:


Ooh ooh ooh choose me choose me