PERSONAL TITLES AND COMPLIMENTARY CLOSINGS IN LETTERS

Unit 10 – Correspondence Lesson 46

Unit 10 - Lesson 46 Personal Titles and Complimentary Closings in Letters

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WELCOME!

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Sincerely yours,

Gretchen DayMiss Gretchen Day

Account Manager

Unit 10 - Lesson 46 Personal Titles and Complimentary Closings in Letters

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PERSONAL TITLES

Inside Address Always use a courtesy

title before a person’s name in the inside address of a letter.

For example, Mr., Mrs., or Dr.

Type a person’s title on the same line with the name (separated by a comma) if the title is short, or on the line below.

Personal Titles in Inside Addresses

Mr. Frank R. Izo, ManagerLandmark Security Systems

Mrs. Joyce MansfieldExecutive DirectorTanner Hospital

Dr. Evan R. SatterfieldManager, Duke Oil Co.

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SALUTATIONS

Salutations When possible, use a

person’s name in the salutation. The correct form for the salutation is the courtesy title and the last name.

If you do not know the name of the person, use a job title or Ladies and Gentlemen.

Personal Titles in Salutations

Dear Ms. North:

Dear Dr. Chapman:

Dear Mr. Wagner:

Dear Sales Manager:

Ladies and Gentlemen:

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COMPLIMENTARY CLOSINGS Complimentary Closings

Every letter should end with a complimentary closing.

Some frequently used complimentary closings are Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Yours truly, Cordially, and Respectfully yours.

In the closing lines, do not use a courtesy title before a man’s name.

A courtesy title may be included in a woman’s typed name or her signature.

Closing Lines

Sincerely yours,

Gretchen DayMiss Gretchen DayAccount Manager

Cordially,

(Ms.) Juanita PonceJuanita PonceMarketing Director

Yours truly,

Ben R. CameronBen R. CameronRegional Supervisor