Common questions

What is the modern version of Dear Sirs?

What is the modern version of Dear Sirs?

Dear Sir/Madam Alternatives Dear [First Name Last Name], Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. [Last Name], Dear [First Name], or Hello, [First Name], (informal only.

How do you write Dear Sirs?

In a formal letter, beginning with Dear Sir(s) or Dear Sir or Madam are equally acceptable, but make sure you match these with Yours faithfully at the end.

Is it correct to say sirs?

Sirs is the technically correct plural of “sir.”The plural of sir is sirs, as in “I beseech you, my good sirs.”. ‘Sir’ word is frequently used to address one individual, two people, three people.

Is it OK to use Dear Sirs?

If they are an individual then it depends on their gender and title. If it’s an organisation, then we currently use ‘Dear Sirs’ as that remains the accepted standard. There is currently no formal plan to change this, but it is an area we’re happy to explore.”

Is it correct to write’dear sirs’when writing to 2 or more?

“Dear Sirs” is correct English but uneasy for a reader. Your email is more likely to get importance if it is personalised. If it is for two recipients then you must write their name for an example “Dear Srijan Sir/Shivam Sir.”

Do you put Yours faithfully with Dear sir or Madam?

If you must use Dear Sir or Madam or a variant of it, traditionally this salutation is paired with Yours Faithfully, in the signature. Here is a template of a letter or email which uses Dear Sir or Madam correctly. Dear Sir or Madam, (or Dear Sir, or Dear Madam,) Letter text centered vertically on page. Yours Faithfully,

Is it correct to use Dear Sirs and Mesdames?

In any case, I wouldn’t write Dear Sirs, or Dear Sirs and Mesdames, or any such huffery puffery as it can sound pompous or signal a problem that doesn’t exist. You resort to that kind of title when you don’t know the people at all. And please, if you simply must write to multiple, unnamed women, do not address them as Dear Ladies or Dear Madams.

Which is better Dear Madam or Dear Sir?

If you already know that your addressees are plural, Then by all means use “Dear Sirs”, But to be on the safe side it might be better to stick to “Dear Sir” or “Dear Madam” If the cap fits. I don’t really like “Dear Sir/Madam, as this looks rather casual. Equally, please don’t use “Sirs”; but one could use “Gentlemen “.

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Ruth Doyle