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When writing to an unknown recipient, what is the proper form of address to the person?

Asked by rojo (24179points) August 14th, 2018
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“Dear Sir or Madam” seems to formal, but “Yo” doesn’t seem appropriate either.

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elbanditoroso's avatar

If the person has a position that can be identified:

To the General Manager of the Hilton Hotel:

or

To the Chairman of the Board

or

To Accounts Receivable:

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chyna's avatar

Or To Whom it May Concern, although that would be my last choice. It seems too impersonal.

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marinelife's avatar

I use Dear Sir or Madam,

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gorillapaws's avatar

The least descriptive option I can think of is “Dear literate entity”

I think “Dear Sir or Madam” isn’t really as formal as you think it is. When used in other context those words are often more formal, but in this instance, it’s a pretty standard phrasing, just like “ladies and gentlemen.”

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kritiper's avatar

RE: (the position held by the person you wish to reach)
To whom it may concern:

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Patty_Melt's avatar

I have used just the word, Greetings,

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Brian1946's avatar

Dear recipient.

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joab's avatar

Just say, “hello, my name is…..and I…

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