What are some greetings for card messages?
Start with a warm, simple opener
Greetings for cards work best when they sound like you. Short openers such as 'Warm wishes' or 'Thinking of you' are easy to read and fit almost any card. They set the tone before the rest of the message begins.
Choose the greeting first, then add one sentence that explains why you are writing. This order keeps the card from feeling crowded. A clear opener also helps the reader know the message is for them. Read the whole card once before you sign to check that the greeting and the message flow together.
- Warm wishes
- Thinking of you
- With love and gratitude
- Hope your day is wonderful
Match the greeting to the relationship
Close family and partners can use affectionate greetings like 'With all my love.' Coworkers and acquaintances usually do better with polite lines such as 'Best wishes.' Matching the level of warmth to the relationship avoids awkward moments.
If you are unsure, pick a middle-ground greeting. Lines like 'Warm regards' or 'Sending good thoughts' work across many relationships. You can always make the closing more personal with a quick note.
- Use 'With love' for partners and close family
- Use 'Best wishes' for coworkers
- Use 'Warm regards' for business contacts
Common mistakes
- Using a very intimate greeting on a work card.
- Starting with a long sentence before the greeting appears.
