© Title For some types of letter, such as when applying for a job, a title line is appropriate. This goes below the date, to the left, and in bold type. © salutations for letters ‘The salutation line is also located to the lefi, under the title. The possible formal salutations for letters are: If the recipient of the letter is known: Sehr geehrter Herr XXX, Dear Sir XXX, Orin the case of a woman: Sehr geehrte Frau XXX, Dear Madam XXX, If we do not know the recipient of the letter we can use: ‘Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, To be kept in mind ¢ Women are mentioned before men * Salutations end with a comma, so the next line starts with a