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michaelkylow
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I am, Yours. Feb 9, 2017 20:07:37 GMT -2

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Post by michaelkylow on Feb 9, 2017 20:07:37 GMT -2

Hello everyone!

I don't know if I am supposed to write in Portuguese or English; anyways, first and foremost, I got to say how awesome that plattform is, props!!!

Recently, I have seen the following construction, which was written by Hillary Clinton:

'' With deep appreciation and warm wishes, I am,

Yours,

Hillary''

I found pretty inquisitive that she uses 'I am, yours, [signature]''; what is the explanation for that usage? Is that actually correct (I have never read it anywhere)? Would it be formal English?

[disclaimer: I have seen it on her Facebook page, the first post - I have read it weeks ago, but I kept the doubt to myself, since I did not succed googling for answers).

I look forward to getting to know its actual meaning. Thank you, Michael.

Last Edit: Feb 9, 2017 20:15:25 GMT -2 by michaelkylow

Vicente
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I am, Yours. Feb 9, 2017 20:30:10 GMT -2

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Post by Vicente on Feb 9, 2017 20:30:10 GMT -2

Hello Michael,

Answering your question, in letters "yours", normally, is used in Formal English. Actually if you start the letter with Dear Sir or Dear Madam, etc. with no specific name, you can end with "Yours faithfully. However, if you start with "Dear Mr. Smith", for example, you'd better end with "Yours sincerely".

I hope I could help you.

Last Edit: Feb 16, 2017 21:05:54 GMT -2 by Vicente

gavin
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I am, Yours. Feb 9, 2017 21:19:29 GMT -2 Vicente likes this

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Post by gavin on Feb 9, 2017 21:19:29 GMT -2

Yes, exactly what Vicente said! It used to be really common in the 1800s and early 1900s to end letters with

Sincerely yours,

or

I remain, always, yours,

....things like that, in any number of combinations. But that is considered quite formal nowadays.

if it is to be, it is up to me