how do you start of a letter

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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!