0
Usenet Posted 22 years ago
Usage
Dear Reverend Father
I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:". Besides the capitalization issue, which I do not wish to discuss, shouldn't there be a comma between the adjectives?
Same for "Dear Reverend Father", which I understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a Catholic priest, and "Dear Reverend Mother", which I understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a superior.
Michael Hamm
AM, Math, Wash. U. St. Louis
(Email Removed) Standard disclaimers: http://math.wustl.edu/~msh210/ ... legal.html
Same for "Dear Reverend Father", which I understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a Catholic priest, and "Dear Reverend Mother", which I understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a superior.
Michael Hamm
AM, Math, Wash. U. St. Louis
(Email Removed) Standard disclaimers: http://math.wustl.edu/~msh210/ ... legal.html
Top answer
[nq:1]I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:". Besidesthe capitalization issue, which I do not wish to discuss, ... [/nq] Would you put a comma after "Dear" in "Dear Mr.
- [nq:1]I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:".
- Besidesthe capitalization issue, which I do not wish to discuss, ...
- [/nq] Would you put a comma after "Dear" in "Dear Mr.
- Hamm"?
- " IMO, as always.
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
66 Answers
0
[nq:1]I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:". Besidesthe capitalization issue, which I do not wish to discuss, ... salutation for a Catholic priest, and "Dear ReverendMother", which I understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a superior.[/nq]
Would you put a comma after "Dear" in "Dear Mr. Hamm"? "Mr." is a title, as is "Reverend."
"Honored" is not really a title, but
Would you put a comma after "Dear" in "Dear Mr. Hamm"? "Mr." is a title, as is "Reverend."
"Honored" is not really a title, but
00
[nq:1]I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:". Besides the capitalization issue, which I do not wish to ... for a Catholic priest, and "Dear Reverend Mother", which I understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a superior.[/nq]
I'm no expert in this kind of thing, but it seems to me that "Honored" and "Reverend" can stand alone without needing a "Dear" as well.
Matt
I'm no expert in this kind of thing, but it seems to me that "Honored" and "Reverend" can stand alone without needing a "Dear" as well.
Matt
00
[nq:2]I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:". ... understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a superior.[/nq]
[nq:1]I'm no expert in this kind of thing, but it seems to me that "Honored" and "Reverend" can stand alone without needing a "Dear" as well.[/nq]
Dear Matti well, yes, but it would be less affectionate. Even the honored and revered need love, you know.
[nq:1]I'm no expert in this kind of thing, but it seems to me that "Honored" and "Reverend" can stand alone without needing a "Dear" as well.[/nq]
Dear Matti well, yes, but it would be less affectionate. Even the honored and revered need love, you know.
00
[nq:1]I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:". Besides the capitalization issue, which I do not wish to discuss, shouldn't there be a comma between the adjectives?[/nq]
I'd say that the "dear" here isn't really an adjective, but is rather marking a sort of vocative construction, much as "O" once did.
Evan Kirshenbaum + HP Laboratories >The vast majority of humans ha
I'd say that the "dear" here isn't really an adjective, but is rather marking a sort of vocative construction, much as "O" once did.
Evan Kirshenbaum + HP Laboratories >The vast majority of humans ha
00
[nq:1]I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:". Besides the capitalization issue, which I do not wish to discuss, shouldn't there be a comma between the adjectives?[/nq]
I don't think "Dear" is an adjective here.
Mike Nitabach
I don't think "Dear" is an adjective here.
Mike Nitabach
00
My sentiments, too: I've never seen a comma after the "Dear" of a salutation, regardless of the status of the next word, and I can't think of any situation where one would use one.
Cheers, Harvey
Ottawa/Toronto/Edmonton for 30 years;
Southern England for the past 22 years.
(for e-mail, change harvey.news to harvey.van)
Cheers, Harvey
Ottawa/Toronto/Edmonton for 30 years;
Southern England for the past 22 years.
(for e-mail, change harvey.news to harvey.van)
00
} I saw a letter today that started "Dear Honored Guest:". Besides the } capitalization issue, which I do not wish to discuss, shouldn't there be a } comma between the adjectives?
No.
} Same for "Dear Reverend Father", which I understand is the (or a) proper } salutation for a Catholic priest, and "Dear Reverend Mother", which I } understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a superior.
No.
} Same for "Dear Reverend Father", which I understand is the (or a) proper } salutation for a Catholic priest, and "Dear Reverend Mother", which I } understand is the (or a) proper salutation for a superior.
00
[nq:1]I think the "correct" salutation used to be "Reverend and dear Father", which sort of nods to your point. Myself, ... who got irritated at being addressed as "Mr." by one of those he served, but that's neither here nor there.[/nq]
My late and reverend headmaster, surnamed Snow, was adamant that he should be referred to as "Mr Snow" in speech and in the salutation of a letter, and that "T
My late and reverend headmaster, surnamed Snow, was adamant that he should be referred to as "Mr Snow" in speech and in the salutation of a letter, and that "T
00
R J Valentine
[nq:1]I think the "correct" salutation used to be "Reverend and dearFather", which sort of nods to your point. Myself, I'd ... in the salutation, as in: Rev. Richard Fontana ... Dear Father Fontana, or, for a business letter, Dear Father Fontana:[/nq]
IMO: "Dear Fr. Fontana," unless you also spell out "Mister" (and other titles) in other greetings.
Maria Conlon
When i
[nq:1]I think the "correct" salutation used to be "Reverend and dearFather", which sort of nods to your point. Myself, I'd ... in the salutation, as in: Rev. Richard Fontana ... Dear Father Fontana, or, for a business letter, Dear Father Fontana:[/nq]
IMO: "Dear Fr. Fontana," unless you also spell out "Mister" (and other titles) in other greetings.
Maria Conlon
When i
00
...
} My late and reverend headmaster, surnamed Snow, was adamant that he } should be referred to as "Mr Snow" in speech and in the salutation of a } letter, and that "The Rev. Mr G. Snow" was proper on the envelope (the } capitalisation and punctuation, which he didn't speak on, are mine). } What his views became after he was translated to a bishopric, upon } becoming tired of unruly boys, I
} My late and reverend headmaster, surnamed Snow, was adamant that he } should be referred to as "Mr Snow" in speech and in the salutation of a } letter, and that "The Rev. Mr G. Snow" was proper on the envelope (the } capitalisation and punctuation, which he didn't speak on, are mine). } What his views became after he was translated to a bishopric, upon } becoming tired of unruly boys, I
0
Related Questions