Suppose you are writing a letter applying for a job with a company, and you don't know the name or gender of the vice president of human resources to whom you are writing. The best way to deal with this problem is to address the recipient as which of the following?
A) "Dear Sir"
B) "To Whom It May Concern"
C) "Dear Vice President of Human Resources"
D) "Hi!"

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Addressing the recipient as "Dear Vice President of Human Resources" is professional and directly acknowledges the position of the person you are writing to, without assuming gender or name.

Suppose You Are Writing a Letter Applying for a Job