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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Letter Writing

Shall we start with 'Hi sir' while writing a mail to unknown person but higher in designation...!!!

Shall we start with 'Hi sir' while writing a mail to unknown person but higher in designation...!!!
  

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No. 'Hi' is casual and 'sir' is overly formal and inappropriate if you know the person's name. Always begin such an email with ' Dear Mr/Ms [surname] '.

  • No.
  • 'Hi' is casual and 'sir' is overly formal and inappropriate if you know the person's name.
  • Always begin such an email with ' Dear Mr/Ms [surname] '.
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No. 'Hi' is casual and 'sir' is overly formal and inappropriate if you know the person's name. Always begin such an email with 'Dear Mr/Ms [surname]'.

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