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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Letter Writing

Reply to letter from a prof.

Hi all,

I've sent a formal letter to a prof. and he replied signing his name (like "Kind regards, John."). Now, can I reply by saying "Dear John", or am I to reply "Dear Prof. X"?

What's the more proper form?

Thanks a lot.
  

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  • ").
  • Now, can I reply by saying "Dear John", or am I to reply "Dear Prof.
  • X"?
  • What's the more proper form?
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Hi,

I've sent a formal letter to a prof. and he replied signing his name (like "Kind regards, John."). Now, can I reply by saying "Dear John", or am I to reply "Dear Prof. X"?

What's the more proper form?

If you're not a student, 'John' would be acceptable if you know him reasonbably well. Otherwise, although we live in informal times, I'd su
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Odd - two separate people asking the same question but with different names. I think if you feel the need to ask this question, you must use "Professor ***".
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Sorry Feebs11,

Actually it was me who posted anonymously here; I forgot my password, so I started the other thread before this one got published.

My mistake.
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