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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Can I use the word "greetings" as this

I was wondering if I can use "greetings" (in a written form) in the same meaning as if I said "hello";
for example:

"Greetings (to you), Mr. Smith."

Also, if it's possible to use; does it sound rather formal? Who would I address like this?

Thank you for the reply.
  

Top answer

Hi, I can't think of any situations in which that would be a natural thing to write. Dear Mr Smith is the normal way to start. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, I can't think of any situations in which that would be a natural thing to write.
  • Dear Mr Smith is the normal way to start.
  • Clive
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Hi,

I can't think of any situations in which that would be a natural thing to write.

Dear Mr Smith is the normal way to start.

Clive
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But does it make any sense (even if it wasn't completely natural)? Let's say, in some "comic" situation...
I just wasn't able to find out if "greetings" solely represents the set of greetings/regards/salutations, or if it actually can make a sense as this.
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Hi,

I suppose it could be a comic kind of thing to say to a close friend.

Clive
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