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Is it correct to write Dear Sirs in a letter?

Is it correct to write Dear Sirs in a letter?

It is not correct anymore to write “Dear Sirs” because “sirs” refers only to males. It is better to write “Dear” plus the name of the company or department to which you are writing. It is the correct, standard style of address in formal British English business correspondence.

When did the album Dear sir come out?

Dear Sir was released in October 1995 on Runt Records, an independent Italian label. This release featured a total of only eight tracks.

When did Dear Sir by Cat Power come out?

Dear Sir. Dear Sir is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Chan Marshall, also known as Cat Power, released in October 1995 on Runt Records. Recorded in New York City in December 1994 during studio sessions with Tim Foljahn and Steve Shelley (which also produced the material on her second album, Myra Lee, released one year later),…

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.

It is not correct anymore to write “Dear Sirs” because “sirs” refers only to males. It is better to write “Dear” plus the name of the company or department to which you are writing. It is the correct, standard style of address in formal British English business correspondence.

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 “.

Is it correct to write’dear sirs’when you are sending..?

Yes, it is correct to write “Dear Sirs” when you are sending email to many, while writing a professional email. The standard. Dear Sir” used to be the standard. That’s the most common non-specific salutation. If there’s going to be more than one person reading a letter at any given time, use a plural salutation.

Do you use dear sir or madam in an email?

You should avoid using Dear Sir/Madam in emails as well as in cover letters. Cover letters are notably more formal than emails, but some of the same rules apply, especially if you are writing to someone for the first time.

When to use dear or use to in a letter?

To whom it may concern suggests that you either don’t know to whom you’re sending the letter or don’t care. If the recipient is an individual, use Dear, use To, or omit the salutation. Don’t be surprised to see further movement on this. If the recipient is an individual, the salutation should refer to that individual by name.

What happens if you write a letter to Dear Ann?

Even if the author (let’s call him Joe) knows Ann well, she’s hardly the exclusive audience. The letter will be reviewed by a team of lawyers within the DOJ, and of course it will be scrutinized by in-house counsel at both companies. Perhaps “Dear Ann” suggests a special intimacy that will make the client think “By gosh, Joe’s the right guy.”

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