12345678900987654321 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 If you're not sure of the gender of the person you're talking to, it is ok to simply begin an email with "Hello." I have received an inordinate amount of emails this cycle addressed to "Sir" and it makes you look silly. Also, what's up with the Sir/Ma I get a lot of? Why not Sir/Ma'am? Is Ma commonly used in some countries? TakeruK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thingii Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I usually say "To whom it may concern" if I don't know who I'm addressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeruK Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 31 minutes ago, thingii said: I usually say "To whom it may concern" if I don't know who I'm addressing I think it's too formal for an email, but it's better than being too informal! I like GradSecretary's suggestion of "Hello" and that's what I usually use when I email a complete stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I work at the library in my school. When I have to send e-mails to patrons, we cannot say "to whom it may concern" because we know who it concerns (the "it" being a fine, an overdue item, etc). So, we type "Hello FirstName LastName,". It is not my favourite salutation, but it saves us from not knowing how to greet. I hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fencergirl Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Hello First Name Last Name is fine I think if they don't have an official title (Dr., professor... I always google their name first to check). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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