What does bcc stand for?

Bcc stands for “blind carbon copy.” The term dates back to when people would create carbon copies of paper letters by placing a sheet of carbon paper underneath the paper they were writing on.

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Is it yours truly or truly yours?

Yours truly is a common sign-off in formal correspondence. It’s typically used when you’re writing to someone you haven’t communicated with before.

“Truly yours” is less commonly used than Yours truly. However, this and alternative forms of the sign-off are used in some contexts. For example, “Very truly yours” is commonly used by attorneys to end an email or letter.

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What is a synonym for yours truly?

Yours truly is used as a formal sign-off to end an email or letter. Yours sincerely and Yours faithfully are considered synonyms of Yours truly, but there are some regional and traditional distinctions:

  • In American English, you use “Yours truly” when you haven’t corresponded with the recipient and “Sincerely yours” when you have.
  • In British English, you use “Yours faithfully” when you haven’t corresponded with the recipient and “Yours sincerely” when you have.

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What’s another way to say at your earliest convenience?

At your earliest convenience is a phrase used to end an email or other message by asking someone to do something (e.g., reply, complete some task) as soon as they can find the time to do so.

Some alternatives that express the same idea with more or less specificity are:

  • As soon as possible (ASAP)
  • Whenever you have time
  • By the end of next Tuesday (i.e., name a specific deadline when relevant)

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What is the meaning of earliest convenience?

Earliest convenience is used as part of the common phrase at your earliest convenience. It means “the first moment when you can reasonably find time to do it.”

It’s often used to end an email in a professional setting by asking the other person to do something when they have time in their schedule.

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What is the best sentence to introduce yourself?

In informal situations, we usually introduce ourselves with the phrase:

  • My name’s [First Name].

In formal situations, we also give our last name:

  • My name’s [First Name + Last Name].

We also use the phrase I’m…, particularly if there is a reason that the person might already know who we are, e.g.:

  • Hi, I’m Maria! Thanks for coming. [Maria is the host of a party and is introducing herself to a party guest who she doesn’t know]
  • Hello, I’m Leanardo Sanchez, the new marketing assistant. [Leanardo is a new employee and is introducing himself to one of his new colleagues]

After you’ve given your name, you can say “Pleased to meet you.”

These phrases can also be used to introduce yourself in an email.

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How long should I wait before sending a follow-up email?

The timing of sending a follow-up email depends on context.

  • After a job interview, write a post interview thank you email within 24 hours (ideally on the same day).
  • If your original email was a “cold call” marketing email, then you may be able to wait 1–2 weeks (unless your supervisor requires otherwise).
  • If you are following up on a job interview after the thank you email, then email just after the end of the timeline you were given during the interview (e.g., If the recruiter said a decision will be made in 1 week, wait until after 1 full week to ask about the status of your application).

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How do I send a follow-up email after no response?

If an earlier email has received no response, it can be a good idea to follow up. But it is very easy to get a follow-up email wrong. The recipient doesn’t owe you anything, and they may be busy. Here are some tips to help you get it right:

  • Be respectful of the recipient by using an appropriate salutation.
  • Make succinct reference to your previous email.
  • Briefly state the purpose of this follow-up email.
  • Propose clear next steps to the recipient.
  • Stay genuine throughout.

If you keep your email relevant and respectful and give it a clear call to action, you have more chance of the recipient responding.

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What does as per mean?

As per is most commonly seen in phrases such as “As per our conversation yesterday, could you send me the new brief?”

It is sometimes seen as overly formal or officious. There are other ways of expressing the same idea (e.g., “According to the meeting minutes, we are due to finish on Wednesday”).

There are other options too (e.g., “to clarify” if you want to overcome confusion or “as discussed” to recap or summarize the agreement).

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