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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:16 AM Original message |
Mrs vs Ms...how to address somebody in professional correspondence. |
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bananas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
1. "Dear Sir" |
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beyurslf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
2. I use Ms. at my work unless I know they want something else. My supervisor |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
3. She has indicated her preference. |
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rocktivity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:33 AM Response to Reply #3 |
10. I agree--Mrs. or Miss is a preference is shown, Ms. otherwise |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:41 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. In the military it is not really appropriate to have those personal preferences. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
4. I use "Ms." in all professional correspondence. |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:29 AM Response to Original message |
5. I use Ms. n/t |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
6. I also would use 'Ms' and this is why... |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:32 AM Response to Reply #6 |
9. Yep, I agree with you. |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:39 AM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Exactly. |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
7. Ms. nt |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:31 AM Response to Original message |
8. I use Ms. as the default - if someone expresses a preference for Mrs. I do my best |
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lazer47 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
13. Maybe she is refering to the fact that she is the wife of a |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:49 AM Response to Reply #13 |
14. That's not appropriate anywhere other than on the base sticker of your car. nt |
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Marrah_G (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
15. In my professional life I use Ms. unless the person requests Mrs. |
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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 11:52 AM Response to Original message |
16. I always, always use Ms |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
17. I always use Ms., and AR 600-20 says |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 08:22 PM Response to Reply #17 |
20. The military is kind of screwed up on how it refers to women. Usually as 'females', which... |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
18. Ms. should be used for all women |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 06:36 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. I agree |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 08:38 PM Response to Reply #18 |
24. It's up to the woman. Not for others to decide. |
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JohnLocke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
21. Ms., Madam, or Warrant Officer |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 08:27 PM Response to Original message |
22. Always Always Always |
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Breeze54 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 08:33 PM Response to Original message |
23. Use HER preference!! It isn't your decision! |
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pink-o (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
25. I was a child in the 60s |
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NancyG (483 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-23-07 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
26. My generation fought hard for Ms. |
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