What is best regards?

"Best regards" is a common and generally safe email closing, offering a slightly more formal tone than "Best" but less formal than "Sincerely" or "Yours truly". It's widely acceptable for professional communication.

• Usage: It expresses well-wishing and respect to the recipient. You can use it when you have a fairly neutral relationship with the person. You can use it when you are writing professional emails.

• Formality: It sits in a middle ground in terms of formality, suitable for most business or professional relationships.

• Alternatives: Depending on your relationship with the recipient and the content of your email, you could consider alternatives such as "Sincerely", "Kind regards", "Warm regards", "Best", "Thank you", or simply your name. For more options, check for email closing alternatives.

• Appropriateness: It is usually appropriate to use "Best regards" when you don't know the person very well. However, it may not be the best choice if you need to show high level of formality.