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Filha Da Pika Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary

address him with respect

Hello,

I'm reading some tips on writing a good business letter and

found this sentence: "Address the person with respect"

What does it mean?

Thanks,
  

Top answer

You use formal language, not informal. So you don't say "Hello, Joe, how're you doin'"; you say Dear Mr Smith, I hope you are well".

— Feebs11

  • You use formal language, not informal.
  • So you don't say "Hello, Joe, how're you doin'"; you say Dear Mr Smith, I hope you are well".
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You use formal language, not informal. So you don't say "Hello, Joe, how're you doin'"; you say Dear Mr Smith, I hope you are well".
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Dear Feebs 11,

Thank you for your prompt reply.

It helps. :-)

Regards,
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Feebs11You use formal language, not informal. So you don't say "Hello, Joe, how're you doin'"; you say Dear Mr Smith, I hope you are well".
This is probably sound advice. However, I feel that familiarity and respect are not necessarily mutually exclusive. There is most likely a fine difference when talking with someone in a sup
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