Anonymous hi my dears In English-speaking countries "my dear" is usually reserved for one's spouse, sweetheart or children. There are exceptions, but it is best to avoid "my dear" or "my dears" unless you know for sure that it is appropriate. but also is usually used to introduce extra information about a topic, often in order to provide emphasis.
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Anonymoushi my dearsIn English-speaking countries "my dear" is usually reserved for one's spouse, sweetheart or children. There are exceptions, but it is best to avoid "my dear" or "my dears" unless you know for sure that it is appropriate.