Lance is an executive at a manufacturing company, and he needs to write a letter thanking Amoreena Sanchez, a partner at a law firm that sometimes represents his company in disputes, for the congratulatory bottle of champagne she sent to his office after they successfully defended against a lawsuit. Lance and Amoreena also happen to be good friends who grew up on the same block. How should Lance compose the letter's salutation?
A) Dear Ms. Sanchez:
B) Dear Miss Sanchez:
C) Dear Mrs. Sanchez:
D) Dear Amoreena:
E) Dear Ms. Amoreena:

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Since Lance and Amoreena are good friends, it is appropriate to use a more informal salutation. "Dear Amoreena" is a polite and friendly way to begin the letter in this context. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are more formal and would not be as appropriate for a personal letter to a friend.

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