Poll: Dear Sir or Madam....
Dear Sir or Madam.... |
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Votes: 734
Comments: 7
Added: August 2003
Comments:
| colyn - 19th February 2004 15:07 |
| At school, we were taught (by Miss Burnam, who was very fierce, and with whom you did not argue, even if you were God) that "sincerely" is used when, in the slalutation, you identify by name the person you are writing to. On the other hand, "faithfully" is used when you do NOT use the person's name in the salutation. I use whatever comes to mind - but that's only because Miss Burnam is now dead. |
| intrepid - 15th November 2006 01:34 |
| I cannot imagine expressing "faithfulness" to one whose name I do not know. |
| Trish - 19th December 2006 12:40 |
| I wouldn't use it ever. |
| Vidableek - 1st October 2008 16:24 |
| Eeww, saying "faithfully" makes it sound like you're married. I agree with Colyn, I just say whatever comes to mind. And I had a teacher exactly like that. She was the wicked witch of the west(wing). |
| j - 13th January 2009 17:17 |
| great comment, colyn. hilarious. though i agree with intrepid. i am not faithful to someone i do not know. |
| luwang - 22nd June 2009 21:44 |
| yours faithfully is a strong contender but yours sincerely is also used and accepted..so i vote for no difference.anyone welcome to differ but with reasons.. |
| Ana - 31st March 2010 05:20 |
| Miss Burnam was spot on :) |
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