Guide 35 / 200 4 alternatives 2-minute read
Better ways to say “In regard to”
Close cousin of "with regard to" — same overhead.
i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler
Interchangeable with "regarding" and "with regard to," and equally verbose. "About," "on," or "concerning" almost always does the job more cleanly.
ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo
Before
In regard to your note, we agree.
After
About your note — we agree.
iii · The alternatives4 ways out
- 01About neutral
the default
About Tuesday — are we still on?
- 02On neutral
topic-style, compact
On your proposal, two comments.
- 03Regarding formal
email / letter openings
Regarding your application…
- 04Concerning formal
legal / reporting
Concerning the audit findings…
iv · Brew tipKeep this one
Always test "about" first. It wins most of the time.