Starting a letter depends on the type of letter you're writing (formal, informal, business, personal, etc.). Here are a few examples for different contexts:
Formal Letter
- Address and Date: Start with your address and the date, followed by the recipient's address.
- Salutation: "Dear [Title] [Last Name],"
- Example: "Dear Mr. Smith,"
Informal Letter
- Salutation: "Hi [First Name],"
- Example: "Hi Emily,"
Business Letter
- Salutation: "Dear [Full Name or Title],"
- Example: "Dear Dr. Johnson,"
Cover Letter
- Salutation: "Dear Hiring Manager," or "Dear [Company Name] Team,"
Friendly Letter
- Salutation: "Hey [First Name],"
- Example: "Hey Jake,"
Choose the appropriate greeting based on your relationship with the recipient and the context of the letter!