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To not like "I hope this email finds you well" (or similar) as a professional greeting?

107 replies

WindsurfingDreams · 26/07/2024 13:07

It just sets my teeth on edge. I know the person sending it probably means well, and I am not entirely sure why it annoys me to be honest so I may well be being unreasonable.

I suspect it's partly because I am chronically ill so can't remember the last time I was "well".

But partly it just feels so unnecessary and not particularly professional (particularly when sent outside the organisation).

Anyway, I am partly hoping this thread will give me another perspective so I feel less irritated when I see it Grin

Ps yes I know it is totally trivial etc etc. I don't spend hours dwelling on it!

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HeySummerWhereAreYou · 26/07/2024 13:12

Up to you what you find annoying, but that greeting doesn't bother me at all.

CarrieHain · 26/07/2024 13:12

We had a sales guy who used it, in a former role he was a high end car salesman. Cringy to my mind.

Mercurial123 · 26/07/2024 13:12

It's just being polite. I hate it when an email starts with Greetings...

Pennyandolive · 26/07/2024 13:10

I use it and genuinely mean it too. I always feel rude and blunt if I just jump right in. It is odd to be irritated by someone wishing you well…

MalteserGeezee · 26/07/2024 13:10

I think it's fine, it's a social nicety, intended to convey good wishes to the recipient before getting down to the tedious business of business.

alwaysmovingforwards · 26/07/2024 13:09

Have to admit I normally just ignore the blurb and reply to the content.

Gizlotsmum · 26/07/2024 13:08

See I use it, I genuinely mean it. I always feel if I don’t have something like that at the start of an email it feels a bit blunt…