The problem with “I look forward to hearing from you” is that it removes you from the active role and puts you in a subservient one. Good email communication eliminates guesswork for the recipient. RELATED: How to End an Email: 9 Best and Worst Email Sign-Offs 7 Alternatives to “I Look Forward to Hearing From You” 1 You see what we’re saying.) At worst, it’s presumptuous and even a bit snarky. (When was the last time you read “I look forward to hearing from you” and thought Gee, how nice! I think I’ll respond immediately? Right. At best, “Looking forward to hearing from you” is invisible-a standard closing phrase that recipients tend to disregard. Although plenty of business emails end with this phrase, there are better options.
