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Dear Sir vs Respected sir

Both 'dear sir' and 'respected sir' are commonly used to address a man in a formal or polite manner. 'Dear sir' is more commonly used and is considered appropriate in most situations. 'Respected sir' is also correct but less common and may sound overly formal in some contexts.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 4365 views

Dear Sir

Correct and commonly used to address a man in a formal or polite manner.

'Dear sir' is a polite and common way to address a man in formal communication, such as in letters, emails, or speeches.

Examples:

  • Dear sir, I am writing to inquire about the job opening.
  • Please let me know, dear sir, if you require any further information.
  • Dear Sir, only you and three other people were able to resolve the puzzle.
  • Dear Sir, you talk too lightly of an art you don't understand.
  • Dear Sir, I don't care.
  • Well then... Moucheboume Dear Sir, Space...
  • Dear Sir Pitt, dearest Miss Crawley, it's true.
  • Dear Sir Dinsdale, do forgive us for dropping in.
  • Dear Sir, What you write about the Socialist Patients' Collective (SPK) is completely false.
  • The process to get to make the sculpture was interesting, because I wrote to Balsara, who produces that air freshener called Odonil, saying, Dear Sir, I am an artist.
  • Dear Sir, it frequently happens we are unknown and strangers to ourselves and our identity travels, so to speak, incognito.
  • Dear Sir, Having learned of your courageous endeavor to visit the land of the Bolsheviks, we are sending you some New York magazines that depict the barbarous state of Russia today.
  • 'Dear Sir, I am planning to walk across the Australian desert, from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean... a distance of 2,000 miles.'
  • The process to get to make the sculpture was interesting, because I wrote to Balsara, who produces that air freshener called Odonil, saying, Dear Sir, I am an artist. This is my catalogue.
  • Thank you for your interest! Your IFS Team Dear Sir or Madame, please consider: A registration for the database is exclusivly possible for auditors, retailers and authorities!
  • Flamenco, Madrid, My dear sir.
  • My dear sir, I really am most awfully sorry.
  • You and your dear Sir Robert?
  • Don't worry, my dear sir.
  • Dear sir, you have received the answer last week.
  • I only get "dear sir"...
  • Dear sir... I already explained...

Alternatives:

  • Dear Mr. Smith
  • Dear Sir/Madam
  • Dear Sir or Madam
  • Dear Sirs
  • To whom it may concern

Respected sir

Correct but less common than 'dear sir'. It may sound overly formal in some contexts.

'Respected sir' is a formal and respectful way to address a man, but it is less commonly used than 'dear sir' and may sound overly formal in certain situations.

Examples:

  • Respected sir, I would like to bring to your attention the following matter.
  • Your guidance is greatly appreciated, respected sir.

Alternatives:

  • Dear sir
  • Dear Mr. Smith
  • Dear Sir/Madam
  • Dear Sir or Madam
  • Dear Sirs

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