Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Everyday English: Writing a formal letter

Jack: Today we're going to look at how to write a formal letter or email. Sarah: A formal letter or email is one that you would send to someone that you don't know or to someone in a position of ...
Daily Mail

The end of 'Dear Sir/Madam'? Leading law firm drops traditional introduction on letters and tells staff to instead use recipient's name to be more 'gender-neutral'

A leading law firm which represents some of the UK's richest men and women is set to ditch 'Dear Sir/Madam' from its letters. Withers LLP, which has offices around the world, including London, has ...
The Daily Telegraph

Writing 'Dear Sir/Madam' is sexist, psychologists say

Writing "Dear Sir/Madam" at the top of a letter is sexist hangover from past centuries when men were considered superior to women, psychologists have claimed. By Matthew Moore and Matthewmoore 15 ...
The Daily Telegraph

Stop writing ‘Dear Sirs’ in letters, lawyers told

Lawyers have been told to stop using “Dear Sirs” in correspondence because it is now seen as “inappropriate” in a diverse society. New guidance to solicitors from the Law Society said that the use of ...
SmartCompany

Dear Sirs? Oh dear: Aussie lawyers back effort to replace boilerplate greeting

Messages with the greeting ‘Dear Sirs’ are a daily frustration for women in Australia’s legal profession and corporate workforce. But changing workplace attitudes, and some new guidance from the ...