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When addressing a letter, there are a number of acceptable variations, including but not limited to: Addressing two men: Gentlemen (without dear); Dear Messrs. Smith and Jones; Dear Mr. Smith and Dr. Jones; Dear Prof. Smith and Mr. Jones. Addressing two women: Mesdames or Ladies (without dear); Dear Mses. Smith and Jones; Dear Prof. Smith and Ms. Jones; Dear Ms. Smith and Rev. Jones. Addressing a man and a woman: Dear Sir and Madam; Dear Mr. Smith and Dr. Jones; Dear Prof. Smith and Ms. Jones. Addressing a group of unknown or mixed gender: Gentlemen and Ladies (without dear). Source: The Gregg Reference Manual, Sixth Edition
Yes, "dear" can be used to address a man or boy in a friendly or affectionate way. However, it is more commonly used with women or girls.
Dear Respected Madam,
Dear Whatever You might be, ........ ......
Usually when addressing someone in a letter, you would say or write "A Sheáin, a chara" (Dear John,).
If you are addressing several men and women in a letter, then the salutation can be 'Dear Ladies and Gentlemen'. Another salutation can be 'Sirs and Madams'. These types of salutations can be used for men and women that are on a committee.
The friendly letter has a proper heading. Use the salutation, Dear, followed by the first name of the person you are addressing.
When addressing a letter, a Canon is referred to as "the Reverend Canon John Doe". A letter should start "Dear Canon..."
Dear Honorable Judges (1) and (2) That is actually incorrect. Honorable Judges is redundant. It's like saying Dear Miss Lady or Dear Mr. Sir.
Yes, "Dear Ms. Holly" is the correct salutation when addressing a woman with the title "Ms." and the name "Holly" in a formal communication.
Yes, when addressing someone directly in a letter or email, you should typically use a comma after the salutation. For example, "Dear Sir," or "Dear Mr. Smith,".
You could write "Dear Sirs and Madam" in a business letter, or you could write "Dear Friends" in an informal letter.