Can we write Dear Gentlemen?
A traditional choice for a salutation would be Dear Sirs, but it’s old-fashioned and gender-specific (see 17.10). Dear Sirs and Madams (or Mesdames) and Ladies and Gentlemen exhibit the same problems. To whom it may concern suggests that you either don’t know to whom you’re sending the letter or don’t care.
How do you address a letter to a gentleman?
If the letter is written to several people, such as a company or an organisation, without addressing a specific person, the subsequent forms are typical:
- “Dear Sirs” more commonly used in British English.
- “Gentlemen”
- “Ladies”
- “Ladies and Gentlemen” or “Gentlemen and Ladies”
- “To Whom It May Concern”
Is Dear Madam correct?
Dear Madam: it is correct to use “Dear Madam”, “Dear Ma’am” or “Respected Madam” as the opening greeting in an email or letter when addressing a woman.
Can I say dear Gentlemen in email?
the formal email (business, work-related) the informal email (usually to friends or acquaintances)….When addressing more than one person:
| [salutation] | [sign-off] |
|---|---|
| Gentlemen formal (to several male colleagues) | Regards |
| Dear All formal (to several colleagues) | Regards |
Is Ladies and gentlemen a salutation?
Ladies and gentlemen is a salutation used in the field of entertainment, sports and theater since the mid-19th century vaudeville era.
What can I write instead of dear?
7 Alternatives to Using ‘Dear Sir or Madam’ in Your Emails
- Dear [First Name]
- Hello, [Insert Team Name]
- Hello, [Insert Company Name]
- To Whom It May Concern.
- Hi There.
- Good Morning.
- Dear Customer Service Team.
Are Gentlemen formal?
No Gentleman: When composing a professional group email, the writer needs to imagine the intended recipients gathered together in a conference room. It is not professional (or polite) to address a group of colleagues — where at least one is a woman — as “gentlemen.”
How do you address a woman in a letter?
There are three basic ways to address a woman.
- “Mrs.” is used for married women.
- “Ms.” is used for both married and unmarried women. Use this formal title when the woman’s marital status is unknown or irrelevant.
- “Miss.” is used for unmarried women.
What is the meaning of dear mam?
Dear Madam Definitions and Synonyms phrase. Dear Sir/Sirs/Madam phrase. DEFINITIONS1. used at the beginning of a business letter to a woman whose name you do not know. Synonyms and related words.
What can I say instead of ladies and gentlemen in a letter?
If you don’t know the person’s name:
| salutation | when to use |
|---|---|
| Gentlemen | male addressee (esp. in American English) |
| Dear Madam | female addressee (esp. in British English) |
| Ladies | female addressee (esp. in American English) |
| Dear Sir or Madam | gender unknown (esp. in British English) |