letter writing

Former Member

I need to write a cover letter, I know the first and second name of the woman so should I use Ms? And then is it yours faithfully or sincerely? Also, should I allign the Yours whatever to the left or the centre? Thanx!

Former Member

Some one once told me
"you are never faithful to someone you dont know"
to im guessing if you put to whom it may concern, then you dont use faithfully....
I would use Ms to be safe...
and i always put it in the centre of the page

Former Member

Thanks! So as I know the name I guess I use faithfully then?

Former Member

lexijb wrote:

Some one once told me
"you are never faithful to someone you dont know"

I was told that too. My fiance says if you know their name put faithfully, but i always thought unless you've met them in person put sincerely.

Former Member

hmm.. im not sure then! im sure i usually put sincerely but then i usually put dear sir. i'll have a search on the net and see. thanks though!

Former Member

If you know their name its sincerely if you are using sir or madam its faithfully

Former Member

twinklestar wrote:

If you know their name its sincerely if you are using sir or madam its faithfully

Thats what I thought-I was always told you can't be sincere unless you have met them. Hmm.

Former Member

Seems we were all told different things. Maybe you should give up and just write lots of love Kat_B

Former Member

It is sincerely to a named person, and faithfully to one who isn't. That's what we use at work.

And it goes against the left margin. Putting it in the centre is very bad.

Former Member

Thanks everyone- I put sincerely in the end and put it to the left so hopefully thats ok!