In the salutation line of a letter addressing multiple men and women, you can use "Dear All" or "Dear Team" for a neutral and inclusive approach. If you prefer to be more formal, you can list the recipients, such as "Dear Mr. Smith and Ms. Johnson," or simply "Dear Mr. Smith, Ms. Johnson, and Team." If there are many recipients, "Dear Colleagues" can also be appropriate.
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When greeting multiple women in person I would say "Hello ladies".
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.
To address a letter to several people, you would include each recipient's name and address in the address block. The salutation would be "Dear Sirs and Madams" if you are not familiar with the recipients. If you are on familiar terms, you would address as "Dear Jack and Jill." If you are addressing a letter to a company or entity and you are not addressing a particular individual, you would use "To whom it may concern." That salutation is inappropriate when you are addressing particular individuals.
The salutation "Ms." is used as a title for women regardless of their marital status. It is a neutral term that allows women to be addressed without revealing whether they are married or single. This title gained popularity in the 20th century as part of the movement towards gender equality and respect for women's privacy.
The proper salutation for a letter addressed to two women with different last names is "Dear Ms. [First Woman's Last Name] and Ms. [Second Woman's Last Name]." This format maintains formality and respect for each individual's identity. If the women have different titles (e.g., Dr., Ms.), include those as well.
The proper salutation for a female can vary depending on their marital status. Mrs. is used for women who are married. Miss is used for women who are single, while Ms. is used for women who are both married and single. This salutation is safer to use if one is unsure of the woman's marital status.
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The salutation for two or more women is typically "Mesdames" in French or "Ladies" in English. In a more formal context, you might also use "Dear Ladies" in correspondence. The choice of salutation can depend on the level of formality and the relationship between the individuals.
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In English, the salutation for a doctor, whether they are a medical doctor or the holder of a Ph.D. is the same for both male and female. It is Doctor.