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How should I adress him? xD
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:03 pm
by yoitsdomka
Should I write 'Dear Mr. Barnes', as I wanted, or just 'Dear Ben'? I don't want to sound too formal nor too...friend-like xP
Also, is it acceptable to use ':)' once?
Re: How should I adress him? xD
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:22 pm
by Shambler
Dear
Mr.Barnes or
sir.
Addressing someone you don't know personally/haven't met/who is older than you, by their first name, is real rude in my opinion.
It's ok to use one smiley yes, just don't do it excessively.
Re: How should I adress him? xD
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:25 pm
by yoitsdomka
That's what I thought, thanks for confirming
And yay, I can use a smilie xD I'm a huge smilie abuser on the internet but I'll only use it once in the letter, I promise xP
Re: How should I adress him? xD
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:05 pm
by lizane
Hey yoitsdomka!
Yes, you can address him either
Dear Mr. Barnes,
Dear Mr. Ben Barnes or anything like that. {thumb2} Also, you don't have to be too formal, otherwise it'll look like you're applying for a job and the whole feel of the letter would be "cold"!
Of course, you should'nt be rude but just write like you would talk to on older person - polite.
Good luck & if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask!
Regards,
Lizanne