Poll question!
Has using "Dear so and so" at the beginning of letters or emails generally become a social faux pas in today's society, or is it determined based on individual preference?
*This blog is not due to social conflict; it is not a make-shift Dear Abby question! :)*
8 comments:
I don't think it's a faux pas.
I use "Dear" when I've never met the person I'm writing to.
For people I do know, I sometimes use "Hi, Name," which is kind of cheesy but gets the job done.
??? It's faux pas to use dear at the beginning of a letter/email?!
I don't know! Some people are really bothered by it, and other people think it's standard.
Uniformity... egh! :)
I like it, as long as I remember how dear the person actually is! It represents as signal to appreciate people; otherwise it is rather repetitious and insignificant to me...
I've wondered this myself. Let me know if you find the absolute answer or perfect solution. :)
An example (possible solution?):
Dear so-and-so,
Hello! (insert body of letter).
Yours,
Gabriel
I agree with the Burglar. Its all a matter of context, but I might add that in addition to using "dear" when addressing people I've never met I also use it in professional settings i.e. "Dear Dr. So-and-so pretty please write me a letter of rec."
I believe it is also acceptable when insulting friends i.e. "Dear Jerkface, I hate you."
you know.. I don't think I've ever called anyone that! New vocabulary? ;)
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