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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Letter Writing

Addressing a senior team in business letter - 141011

Hello,

I need to write a mail to team who all are, say, at least 15 years older to me. I'm going to include all of them in the recipient list. How do I address them formally?

Thanks,

rvv
  

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Age is not of prime importance; acquaintanceship is. Generally, if you know them well and they are colleagues, then first names are appropriate; if you are not well acquainted then 'Mr/Ms + surname' may be more appropriate. But practice varies from company to company and region to region.

— Mister Micawber

  • Age is not of prime importance; acquaintanceship is.
  • Generally, if you know them well and they are colleagues, then first names are appropriate; if you are not well acquainted then 'Mr/Ms + surname' may be more appropriate.
  • But practice varies from company to company and region to region.
  • How do they address you?
  • What is the usual practice in your company?
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Age is not of prime importance; acquaintanceship is. Generally, if you know them well and they are colleagues, then first names are appropriate; if you are not well acquainted then 'Mr/Ms + surname' may be more appropriate. But practice varies from company to company and region to region. How do they address you? What is the usual practice in your company? Guide yourself with those questions.
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Hello Micawber,

If I am addressing a couple of my bosses, then using Dear Mr. A and Mr. B would be fine I suppose. But I'm writing the mail to some 15 odd people. I'm now clueless how to start the mail, or wondering if I can skip that part. They address me with my name as I am way younger to them.

Thank you,

rvv
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As I have already told you, in English age is not a major factor after you reach adulthood. Use 'Dear ABC team'.
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