what is the proper way to address multiple men in a letter opening?

Answer 1

Pyaare Bhaaiyon

Answer 2

Messrs Billy Bob Smith and Jerry Joe Jones
Funk & Co.
2132 Park Street
Oakland, CA 94612

Dear Sirs:

It has come to my attention that ...

Sincerely yours,

----------

If there is at least one woman addressee, you might use:

Messrs and Mesdames Billy Bob Smith, Jerry Joe Jones, Marie-France Dupont and Brigitte Unetelle
...
Dear Sirs and Mesdames:

----------

If you don't like borrowing from the French (Messrs being the abbreviation for messieurs, the plural of monsieur, then you can contrive whatever suits you. These days, computers address people by their full name to avoid having to distinguish male from female and to try not to offend anybody.

Another legitimate abbreviation for "messieurs" -- or, for that matter, Mr. -- is MM.

Answer 3

Dear Sirs:

Answer 4

Dear Sirs,

Answer 5

Dear Sirs,

Answer 6

in business, if you know their names, address the first letter to the more senior, at the bottom after your signature, cc the other one, eg "cc Mr A Jones". and send Mr Jones his own copy. Most people will want their own copy of a letter.

Unless it is 2 chaps cohabiting, in which case it is Dear Justin and Sandy

Answer 7

Dear Sirs,

Answer 8

Dear Sirs. or just plain Gentlemen. Either are polite and ethical and suitable for all occasions and subjects. Hope this helps you.

Answer 9

Messrs

Answer 10

Dear sirs,