writing a letter

[sophj-26]

jsut about to write an important letter and have the persons name, however it dosnt say if she is a mrs,miss or ms. What is technically correct to write if you are unsure?

[ladybirder]

sophj - as you can see we are unable to agree on this so I suggest if this is a business letter, and you have a phone number, a quick call to the offices of the person concerned would be useful. I'm sure the receptionist will enlighten you as to the proper title of your intended recipient. Or, again if it is a business letter, you address it to the organization then put Dear Sirs but add "For the attention of Jane Smith". If it is a private individual as previously said just address them by name which is perfectly acceptable nowadays.

[China Doll]

I generally check the title of a person if I'm not sure but that's usually because if I call a surgeon a Dr, they can get a little churlish at times... If I can't find out (and it's not a clinical letter), I default to Ms although I would hate to be called that myself. I am a 'Miss' personnaly :c)

[Eve]

I'd try and find out too, to me To Jane Brown sounds a bit strange, a bit like those ones where they automatically populate your name.

I'm another Ms hater, definitely a Miss.