Greeting vs. Regards — What's the Difference?

Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to each other, to show attention to, and to suggest a type of relationship (usually cordial) or social status (formal or informal) between individuals or groups of people coming in contact with each other. Greetings are sometimes used just prior to a conversation or to greet in passing, such as on a sidewalk or trail.

Regards (also known as Regards Magazine or Revue Regards, trans: "Views") is a monthly French Communist news magazine published in Paris, France.

A word or gesture of welcome or salutation.

To think of or consider in a particular way

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

To look at attentively; observe closely

(uncountable) The action of the verb to greet.

To relate or refer to; concern

Present participle of greet

(Archaic) To take into account; consider.

Expression of kindness or joy; salutation at meeting; a compliment from one absent.

To give heed; pay attention.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

To look or gaze.

Careful thought or attention; heed

Respect, affection, or esteem

Regards Good wishes expressing such sentiment

A particular point or aspect; respect

A look or gaze

(Obsolete) Appearance or aspect.

Plural of regard

(pluralonly) Good wishes.

A greeting to pass on to another person.

(pluralonly) A greeting at the end of a letter or e-mail communication.