[Grammar] Dear Ma'am/sir or Dear ma'am/sir

[Roms]

What is correct?
Dear Ma'am/sir or Dear ma'am/sir

 

[tedmc]

Re: Letter

Dear Madam/Sir.

Why would you want to shorten "madam"?

 

[bubbha]

Re: Letter

I don't like using "/" in formal writing unless it cannot be avoided.

Dear Madam or Sir

Note that it's more traditional to write "Dear Sir or Madam".

If writing to an American recipient, follow it with a colon ) to show respect and formality. A comma (,) is used with family, friends, and other people who are close to you.

Dear Sir or Madam:
Dear Prof. James Smith:
Dear Mom,
Dear Jimmy,

 

[Tdol]

Re: Letter

Dear Madam/Sir.

Why would you want to shorten "madam"?

It's common in the Philippines to use Ma'am- I heard it used all the time when I was there. However, I would use Dear Sir or Madam.

 

[Rover_KE]

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