Dear Name/ Dear Ms Surname?

Question

I just got an email from the admission administrator from the university I'm applying to. Her name is Lisa Morton. She ender her email with 'Kind Regards, Lisa'

Shall I end my begin my email to her with 'Dear Lisa' or 'Dear Ms Morton'?

Answer 1

If she ended it w/ kind regards, Lisa ... you should use the Dear Lisa,

by her using her first name only means that is what she prefers to be called or addressed as .... sometimes the whole ms. (surname) can make people feel old or they quickly reply ... my mom is ms/mr. (surname)

best wishes with your university search
xoxo
Emily

Answer 2

I agree that "Ms. Morton" is the safest bet. Although she has, in fact, invited you to call her "Lisa", she may have done so inadvertently, or out of ignorance.

And "Dear Lisa Morton", though increasingly common, should be avoided. Using a full name without a title is only proper when talking to a child who's been naughty.

Answer 3

Good question! The safest approach is "Dear Ms.
Morton." People call me Mr. xxxxx, unless I say, "please, call me David." You have not been invited to call her "Lisa" just because she signed her name that way. Also, who else might see your response? Ms. Morton cannot be wrong, but "Lisa" could, so take the safe approach and use "Ms. Morton." Great success to you in your admission process!

Answer 4

Dear Lisa,

Answer 5

Dear Lisa Morton
Dear Ms. Morton

are both correct.

During conversation she may ask you to refer to her as Lisa, and that is appropriate, but in business correspondence, always use either of the above.

That's it.

Answer 6

Dear Ms. Morton...

Answer 7

I would say Ms Morton.
It is more formal and you would like to make a good impression.
It probably won't make much of a difference, but better safe than sorry.
When she asks you to address her by Lisa, then it's ok.

Answer 8

surname