Question

For the greeting in a business letter when you don't know the name of the person who will be reading it, which of the following is least likely to conform to present-day usage?
A. Dear Mrs. Carleton
B. Dear Mr. Givens
C. Dear Sir

Answer 1

C

Answer 2

why do you say that?

Answer 3

I think its B

Answer 4

Well You don't know who is going to read it. It could be a woman or man... You don't want to just say 'Dear Sir' unless it is addressed to that person.

Answer 5

thank you.

Answer 6

No problem.