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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Letter Writing

Comma versus colon

What is the difference between a comma versus colon in the greeting line of a letter?
  

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In American Business English, you use a colon in the salutation. In friendly correspondence, you use a comma. The rules are different in the UK and no doubt in India, Australia, etc.

  • In American Business English, you use a colon in the salutation.
  • In friendly correspondence, you use a comma.
  • The rules are different in the UK and no doubt in India, Australia, etc.
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In American Business English, you use a colon in the salutation. In friendly correspondence, you use a comma.

The rules are different in the UK and no doubt in India, Australia, etc.

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