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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Business & Finance

application e-mails

hello

I am applying for an internship in the USA at the moment. I received some answers by e-mail. They start their e-mails with "hello mark" and at the end they write their complete name. My question: Do I answer them with "Hello" and their first name or with "Hello Mr." and their last name.

I know it is an funny question but I don't have any clues about it.

Thank you

Mark
  

Top answer

Hi, Very generally speaking, the USA is an informal culture in many ways, and first names are quickly used. So, you have a choice. If it were me, I'd be inclined to use Mr.

— Clive

  • Hi, Very generally speaking, the USA is an informal culture in many ways, and first names are quickly used.
  • So, you have a choice.
  • If it were me, I'd be inclined to use Mr.
  • or Ms.
  • with last name.
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Hi,

Very generally speaking, the USA is an informal culture in many ways, and first names are quickly used. So, you have a choice. If it were me, I'd be inclined to use Mr. or Ms. with last name.

Best wishes, Clive
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I agree with Clive. Continue to say "Mr. Smith" as long as the person puts Thomas Smith at the bottom of the e-mail. If the person starts ending the e-mail with just "Tom," then it's probably okay to send the next to "Tom." At work, I have a signature block at the bottom of my e-mail with my full name and title, but I often will type in "Barb" so I would expect anyone writing back to address me by
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