Question

Your parents will be celebrating their 30th anniversary next week. You want to plan a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion very memorable. So, you write a letter to your best friend, Zoe Keller, who is a professional event planner. Which of the following is the most suitable salutation for this letter?

• A. Dear Zoe,
• B. Dear Ms. Keller,
• C. Respectful Madam,
• D. Hi Zoe,

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A Dear Zoe,
D Hi Zoe,

The correct salutations are Options A and D. While writing a letter to your best friend you always address them with their first name. The language used in informal letters are friendly so both 'Dear' and 'Hi' suits for a proper salutation. Options B and C are incorrect as they are used as salutations in formal letters where the letter is written for an official purpose and the sender does not know the receiver well.