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Guest Posted 23 years ago
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Dear sirs? (Guest:DJ Borkotoki)

Whether one can address a gathering of ladies and gentlemen as "Dear Sirs"
  

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" "Dear Sirs" would only be for men, but would only be used if writing a letter to many men?

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You simply say:

"Ladies and gentlemen, ..."

"Dear Sirs" would only be for men, but would only be used if writing a letter to many men?
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and Dear Sirs or Mesdamesif you are writing to many men or many womenEmotion: wink
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Sounds like French to me.
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It IS French, Woodward. it's the plural form of madame.
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0NO! Dear friends, ladies and gentleman, to whom it may concern. Unless you are SURE your writing or speaking to ALL males.02br
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