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==Written parting phrases== {{main\|Valediction}} Various cultures historically have elaborate [[epistle\|epistolary]] traditions, in particular how to end a letter, which is seen as a parting with the invisible partner in [[dialogue]]. ~~Most of spoken phrases may also be used in written communication, but there are some specialized ones.{{citation needed\|date=September 2015}}~~ ~~For example, various cultures historically have elaborate [[epistle\|epistolary]] traditions, in particular how to end a letter, which is seen as a parting with the invisible partner in [[dialogue]].~~ [[English language]] letters are ended with the sender's name (for example, [[John Doe]]). Thus, epistolary parting phrases have the following form: * Best regards, John Doe * Best wishes, John Doe * Yours faithfully, John Doe (if the recipient is unknown to the sender) * Yours truly, John Doe ~~More elaborate endings are possible.{{citation needed\|date=September 2015}}~~ ==See also==

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