Formal email greetings
Here are some common formal email greetings:
- Dear [Recipient's Name]: This is a classic and professional way to start an email.
- Hello [Recipient's Name]: A friendly and polite greeting that is suitable for most formal emails.
- Good [morning/afternoon/evening] [Recipient's Name]: This greeting acknowledges the time of day and is suitable for emails sent during business hours.
- Dear Sir/Madam: This greeting is formal and polite, but it's a bit more generic than addressing the recipient by name.
- To Whom It May Concern: This greeting is often used when you don't know the recipient's name or when sending a formal email to a large organization.
- Greetings: This greeting is simple and to the point, but it's not as formal as some of the other options.
- Dear [Title] [Recipient's Name]: If you're addressing a recipient with a title (e.g. Dr., Mr., Ms.), you can include it in the greeting.
Here are some examples of formal email greetings:
- Dear John Smith,
- Hello Ms. Johnson,
- Good morning, Dr. Lee,
- Dear Sir/Madam,
- To Whom It May Concern,
- Greetings, [Recipient's Name],
- Dear Mr. President,
Remember to always use a professional tone and language in your email, and to proofread your email carefully before sending it.