Everyday Letters for Busy People: Hundreds of Samples You Can Adapt at a Moment's Notice

CHAPTER 6

Forms of Address

Using the appropriate form of address both expresses respect for the recipient of your letter and, in a business-oriented letter, demonstrates your professionalism. This holds true in electronic mail as well.

Each example on the following pages lists the form of address to appear in the inside address, as well as on the envelope, followed by the form of address for the salutation.

The examples are divided into the following categories:

Social titles.

Professional titles.

Corporate titles.

State and local government titles. ...