For example- if the person name is Sir John Smith, would you address a letter, Dear Mr. Smith or Dear Sir Smith or Dear Sir Mr. Smith or Dear Sir Smith?
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For example- if the person name is Sir John Smith, would you address a letter, Dear Mr. Smith or Dear Sir Smith or Dear Sir Mr. Smith or Dear Sir Smith?
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That depends...if you're an American, the "accepted" address would be "Mr. Smith," since the US does not recognize peerage appointments or Knightings.
If you're trying to ingratiate yourself, or show genuine respect, the correct address would be (in this case) "Sir Smith" in a formal situation, and "Sir John" in a more social situation where the two of you are actually close enough to do so. If the Knight tells you to not worry about it...don't.
As for a letter...technically, according to standards of Etiquette, "Dear Sir" would suffice for a "casual" letter. For a more formal letter, "Dear Sir John Smith, Knight of the Realm" or some similar salutation would be more appropriate. But, in general, the use of "Sir John Smith" is typically sufficient.
Good Luck!
Respected Sir Smith,
i think it should be ,Dear Sir Smith or Respected Sir Smith
Introducing them to others, you would say Sir John Smith
Adressing him yourself. you would say Sir John
Here's a link to address people with titles:
http://www.london-guides.co.uk/pages.php?id=b08010...
Hope this helps.
ummm...yeah i agree with deadman dear sir jhonson
dear mr.john smith.