Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Education and Communications: [header] How to end a letter in german [title] Be aware of your audience's age. [step] Language is constantly changing, and this is reflected in verbal as well as written communication. For older generations, it's always safer to go with a more formal letter structure and ending.

Ending1: Since child-aged students may have more difficulty keeping up with a formal letter structure, younger students can improve their communication skills if they develop their own tone and form. [substeps] Gauge the position of your audience so that it is a reflection of what the letter is really about. Ending2: For younger generations, you might be able to remain more colloquial. [substeps] A good rule of thumb is to be more formal (yes, even in informal letters) with people 60 years of age and older. Ending3: Therefore, the letter structure may not go well with a young adult, especially if they are in a wordy frame of mind. [substeps] If your receiver will respond with a simpler " ex-congratulations, i know you can wait for more reasons " rather than a more formal ending, it is probably best to use a lower-grade letter structure. Ending4: You should also be aware of how your guests will react to your greeting; german is a very personal language. If you don't want your recipient to get on your nerves, opt for a traditional english greeting (e.g.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4