[2BNTV]

How does everyone feel about this article?

Is 'Dear' dead? - CNN.com

[jblum315]

I will stick to "Dear" even in business letters.
In fact, I have to stop and think before signing off "Love, J"

[swrinfla]

I find myself (somewhat astonished) using statements like "Thank you, my dear, for what you've done / you're doing on my behalf.

Time was when the term implied a definite and reliable closeness. Today, I'm afraid it connotes a great deal less.

That said, you all shoud know that my "loose language" was happily received and acknowledged during my six-night stay at the Bartlett Regional Medical Center in Juneau, Alaska, earlier this month!

SWR

[Pturner]

Monday, July 30, 2012

Mr. 2BNTV
109 Main Street, NE
Somewhere, CN

Dear MR. 2BNTV,
Thank you for your provocative post. I thoroughly enjoyed the linked commentary.

Sincerely yours,

Pturner

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by swrinfla

I find myself (somewhat astonished) using statements like "Thank you, my dear, for what you've done / you're doing on my behalf.

Time was when the term implied a definite and reliable closeness. Today, I'm afraid it connotes a great deal less.

That said, you all shoud know that my "loose language" was happily received and acknowledged during my six-night stay at the Bartlett Regional Medical Center in Juneau, Alaska, earlier this month!

SWR

Dear Steve?

You went on an Alaskan cruise and ended up in the hospital?

I have told you repeatedly that four martini's is too many.

Seriously now. Are you o.k.? Are you back on campus???

I am not likin' this.

Worriedly,

Gracie

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Monday, July 30, 2012

Mr. 2BNTV
109 Main Street, NE
Somewhere, CN

Dear MR. 2BNTV,
Thank you for your provocative post. I thoroughly enjoyed the linked commentary.

Sincerely yours,

Pturner

Dear P:

I received your letter. Your very welcome.

Regards,

Joe aka 2BNTV

[Villages PL]

I once knew someone who started letters with "My dear" (insert name).

Come to think of it, that might be a good way for a woman to start a letter to a man whose name is John. Nobody wants to get a "Dear John" letter.