June 2014
Beginner
560 pages
15h 5m
English
book
Administrative Assistant's and Secretary's Handbook, 5th Edition
by James Stroman, Kevin Wilson, Jennifer Wauson
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Chapter 30
Forms of Address
Using the correct form of address helps to create a favorable impression, whether you are communicating in an email, in a letter, by telephone, or in person. This chapter provides a list of the correct forms in alphabetical order by the title of the person being addressed.
Handy Reference Chart
Chart Code
EA |
Envelope address |
S |
Salutation of a letter |
C |
Complimentary closing of a letter |
SP |
Speaking to |
WR |
Writing about |
Abbot
EA |
The Right Reverend Jackson Thomasson, O.S.B., Abbot of __________ |
S |
Dear Father Abbot |
C |
Respectfully yours |
SP |
Abbot Thomasson or Father Abbot |
WR |
Father Thomasson |
Alderman or Selectman
EA |
The Honorable Horace Wauson, The Honorable Julie Seckman |
S |
Dear Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms. ... |
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