What’s the difference between “To Whom It May Concern” and “Dear”?

“To Whom It May Concern” is a formal greeting used to address a nonspecific person or multiple readers, particularly if you do not anticipate receiving a response (e.g., when making an announcement).

“Dear” is a neutral greeting that can be used in both formal and informal contexts. “Dear” is followed by the name of the recipient and a comma (e.g., “Dear Biran,”).

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What’s the difference between Miss and Ms.?

“Miss” is a title used for a young unmarried woman or girl (e.g, “Miss Muffet”). It is not used for a married woman. “Miss” is often considered dated, so it is preferable to use “Ms.”

“Mrs.” is a title used for a married woman.

“Ms.” is a title for woman who is married or whose marital status is unknown, for an older unmarried woman, or for situations where marital status is not emphasized. It can be used both for married and unmarried women in the same way that “Mr.” is used for unmarried and married men. Nowadays, “Ms.” is the most common way to address a woman, as it is unrelated to marital status.

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What is a synonym for “I hope this email finds you well”?

“I hope this email finds you well” is an opening line to politely begin an email before you present the email’s purpose or make a request. Related phrases and synonyms include:

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How do you start a professional email?

Professional emails should open with a greeting and the title and name of the recipient (e.g., “Dear Dr. Livingstone”). It is polite to also include an introductory line such as “I hope this email finds you well” before presenting the purpose of the email.

Less formal emails might include a more casual opening line, such as “I hope you are doing well.”

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