Salutations for email

Here are some common salutations for an email:

Formal:

  1. Dear [Recipient's Name]
  2. To Whom It May Concern
  3. Dear Sir/Madam
  4. Dear [Title] [Recipient's Name]
  5. Dear [Department] Team

Informal:

  1. Hi [Recipient's Name]
  2. Hello [Recipient's Name]
  3. Hey [Recipient's Name]
  4. Hi [First Name], [Last Name]
  5. Hi [Company Name] Team

Professional but friendly:

  1. Hello [Recipient's Name],
  2. Hi [Recipient's Name], I hope this email finds you well.
  3. Dear [Recipient's Name], I wanted to reach out to you about...
  4. Hi [Recipient's Name], I hope you're doing well. I wanted to...
  5. Dear [Recipient's Name], I'm reaching out to discuss...

Special cases:

  1. For a colleague or someone you have a close relationship with: Hi [First Name]
  2. For a customer or client: Dear [Last Name] or Dear [Company Name]
  3. For a job application or cover letter: Dear [Hiring Manager's Name] or Dear [Company Name] Hiring Team
  4. For a networking or introduction email: Hi [First Name], I came across your profile and wanted to...
  5. For a follow-up email: Hi [Recipient's Name], I wanted to follow up on my previous email about...

Remember to always consider the recipient's culture, industry, and personal style when choosing a salutation.