What do you write in the salutation if you don't know the recipient's exact name and gender?

Question

Question: What do you write in the salutation if you don't know the recipient's exact name and gender?

Options:

1.  Write Dear Sir or Madam
2.  To whomsoever it may concern
3.  Leave it blank
4.  Dear reader

Answer 1

1. Write Dear Sir or Madam

You write 'Write Dear Sir or Madam' in the salutation, if you don't know the recipient's exact name and gender.

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Explanation:

If you don't know the exact name & gender of recipient and want to be formal, then go with "Dear Sir/Madam".

If you have the name but not the gender, go with "Dear First Name, Last Name".