Gabriel
How should I address someone formally? Should I use the last name, the first name, or both? For example: "Hello Mr. Smith", "Hello Mr. James" or "Hello Mr. James Smith"
17. Okt. 2016 03:18
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Dear Mr. Smith is the best way to go. That is, Dear Mr. Last Name. If you want to use "hello," which is less formal than "dear," you need a comma after the "hello." Hello, Mr. Smith. Why is this necessary? Because Mr. Smith is a vocative. This video is great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_9_YSk-XGQ. I like your name :p
17. Oktober 2016
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Use "Hello, Mr. Smith." We always use the surname with Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss, not the first name. "Hello, Mr. James" makes me think that James is the surname. "Hello, Mr. James Smith" is awkward and overly-formal. You'll never use this phrase.
17. Oktober 2016
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Mr. Smith or Mr.James Smith is correct, because this is formal way of talking. If you want to call him/her by first name, use Hello, or Hi, Hey....instead!
17. Oktober 2016
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Hello,Mr.Smith
17. Oktober 2016
I think "Hello Mr. James Smith"
17. Oktober 2016
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