Salutations for emails examples
Here are some examples of salutations for emails:
Formal
- Dear [Recipient's Name]
- To Whom It May Concern
- Dear Sir/Madam
- Dear [Title] [Recipient's Name]
- Dear [Department] Team
Informal
- Hi [Recipient's Name]
- Hey [Recipient's Name]
- Hello [Recipient's Name]
- Hi [First Name], [Last Name]
- Hey [First Name], [Last Name]
Professional but friendly
- Hi [Recipient's Name], I hope this email finds you well.
- Dear [Recipient's Name], I wanted to reach out to you about...
- Hello [Recipient's Name], I hope you're doing well. I wanted to...
- Hi [Recipient's Name], I'm [Your Name] from [Your Company].
- Dear [Recipient's Name], I'm excited to be in touch with you about...
Special cases
- For a colleague or someone you have a close relationship with: Hi [First Name]
- For a customer or client: Dear [Customer/Client Name]
- For a mentor or someone you look up to: Dear [Mentor's Name]
- For a job application: Dear Hiring Manager
- For a formal complaint or issue: Dear [Company/Department], I am writing to...
Remember to always consider the recipient's culture, industry, and personal style when choosing a salutation. It's also important to be consistent in your salutations throughout your email.