What is the proper salutation when Mr Smith is a doctor and Mrs Smith is a judge?

Answer 1

The correct salutation for man and wife that are doctors is:

Dr. Henry & Dr. Judith Smith or, Doctors Henry & Judith Smith. Both are acceptable.

The proper salutation for married doctors would be 'doctor'. However, you also can refer to a married doctor as Mrs. and/or Mr.

Answer 2

• Salutation to a Dr. Jane Doe and Mr. John Doe would be: Mr. John Doe & Dr. Jane Doe. Generally if the male in the family does not hold the highest position regarding employment does not mean his name should not come first. It is etiquette to put the husband's name first.

Answer 3

• Correct salutation for a doctor married to a judge: Dr. John Smith and Judge Jane Smith. The judge may have kept her own surname along with her married name and if this is the case it would be: Dr. John Smith and Judge Jane Doe-Smith.

Answer 4

The envelope should be addressed:

Mr. J Jones and Dr. J. Smith.

All on one line, alphabetically.

Answer 5

• Etiquette for writing a salutation is: Mr. John Doe & Dr. Jane Doe.