Salutations for emails examples

Here are some examples of salutations for emails:

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

Professional but friendly

  1. Hi [Recipient's Name], I hope this email finds you well.
  2. Dear [Recipient's Name], I wanted to reach out to you about...
  3. Hello [Recipient's Name], I hope you're doing well. I wanted to...
  4. Hi [Recipient's Name], I'm [Your Name] from [Your Company].
  5. Dear [Recipient's Name], I'm excited to be in touch with you about...

Special cases

  1. For a colleague or someone you have a close relationship with: Hi [First Name]
  2. For a customer or client: Dear [Customer/Client Name]
  3. For a mentor or someone you look up to: Dear [Mentor's Name]
  4. For a job application: Dear Hiring Manager
  5. 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.