How do you address a person like...
Sir Michael Hirst, Sir Steven Redgrave,...
In formal correspondence is it more correct to say
"Sir Michael" or "Sir Hirst"?
"Sir Steven" or "Sir Redgrave"?..
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joburggirls
- 2007-05-02 @ 21:15:52
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chucksville
- 2007-05-02 @ 21:18:58
i cant watch the apprentince for just that reason...
puttin Sir in everywhere... it just doesnt sound right!
i say, take your money back from the Labour party & lose the peerage...
(oo-er, bit of politics)
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sarahluffy
- 2007-05-02 @ 21:20:31
LOL hitting the nail on the head
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chucksville
- 2007-05-02 @ 22:17:02
and u thawt we were just... cuddly !
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menhir
- 2007-05-02 @ 21:27:15
It would not be out of order to address either of them as Dear Sir Michael or Dear Sir Steven if you really do wish to use their titles. You can always open your correspondence with apologies if (conditional) you have addressed them incorrectly, should you wish to cover yourself.
My own approach would be to open with 'Dear Sir...' as per any formal letter. The address at the left, above the 'Dear Sir', should give the title and name. As I don't know these Gentlemen, (and I am assuming that the correspondence is personal to each one),the letters should finish with 'Yours faithfully' as with all letters that have opened with a 'Dear Sir'. That is the usual formal correspondence protocol.
Hope this helps.-
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Laghouat
- http://Laghouat.blog.co.uk
- 2007-05-06 @ 23:14:50
A sensible reply to a stupid question.
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menhir
- 2007-05-07 @ 13:32:10
I won't get involved in the political playground; my linking into this blog was purely to offer information on commercial addressing protocols as this appeared to be what was asked.
I am used to people really looking for assistance if they are asking for assistance on this blog site. If this is not the case in this instance, then it is a sad reflection on the way goodwill can be misused.
Thank you for your comment Laghouat.
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dotsreality
- 2007-05-07 @ 02:33:45
I would not address them at all. What is the point they wont even listen
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Hey
Me I'd say : Hey You...
But then again, that's just me.. hehehe
Only kidding
Kells