Question

Which of the following is the best way to write a salutation in a cover letter addressed to Mr. Ravi Patel, Human Resources Manager, ABC Company?

a.

Dear Sir:

b.

To Whom It May Concern:

c.

Dear Mr. Patel:

d.

Gentlemen:

Answer 1

C. Dear Mr. Patel:

is the polite way to address him directly

Answer 2

The correct answer is the option C: Dear Mr. Patel:

Step-by-step explanation:

When writing a formal letter, its differences from an informal letter are mainly in the way of the structure and the words used. A formal letter is generally addressed to a person that is either not known personally for the writer or a superior. Therefore it is strongly recommended that when writing a formal letter the correct way to salute is to write ''Dear Mr/Mrs'' and the name of the person if it is known, understood as a way to speak directly and also politely to the person who the letter is addressed to.