How do you write mam?

Ma’am, which is a correct word is a short form of MADAM. According to what I have learnt, “mam” is the wrong word. It’s correct spelling is “Ma’am” and “mam” is just a short-form or is a word used by people who do not know the correct spelling.

How do you address a mam?

For example, in the Armed Services it’s standard to address anyone of higher in rank (e.g. officers by enlisted personnel) by (Rank)+(Name) first, then as Sir/Ma’am thereafter. In formal households children might be taught to address their elders as Sir or Ma’am.

How do you spell mam teacher?

Originally Answered: What can I say to a female teacher, mam or ma’am? While writing or typing write madam or ma’am because ma’am is the short form of madam where d is omitted. However while pronouncing it you can say mam or ma’am.

How do you write Dear Sir Mam?

Dear Sir/Madam Alternatives

  1. Dear [First Name Last Name],
  2. Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. [Last Name],
  3. Dear [First Name], or Hello, [First Name], (informal only.
  4. Dear [Name of group or department],
  5. Dear [Job Title],
  6. To Whom It May Concern,
  7. Dear Sir or Dear Madam,
  8. Dear Sir or Madam,

Is Dear Mam correct?

Dear Madam: it is correct to use “Dear Madam”, “Dear Ma’am” or “Respected Madam” as the opening greeting in an email or letter when addressing a woman.

Is Dear mam correct?

How do you spell Yes mam?

Yes ma’am is a polite way of affirming something an older or superior woman has said, often used to show sass or excitement in response to something more generally. Related words: no ma’am. yes’m.

Who do you call mam?

a form of respect for a woman regardless of age or position. In the Southern (southeastern) and Southwestern US, ma’am is used to address any female, regardless of her age or position.

Can I say hi mam?

No, it’s not impolite, it’s OK. Many people say “hi” to strangers. This is true, but no one follows “hi” with “sir” or “madam”.

Is Dear sirs and madams correct?

Sirs is correct. Madams is NOT CORRECT! Mesdames is the correct plural form of madam !

How do you write Hi mam?

The word Ma’am means Madam. While addressing a superior lady in person, we may address her simply Ma’am. The pronunciation is different with a sound Mam. But in written communication, it would be appropriate to write as “Madam’ only….What is the difference between Mam and Ma’am?

Joined: 02/06/2009
Points: 120821

Should Ma am and sir be capitalized?

Capitalize sir and madam (and ma’am and dame) when starting a letter/email and when it comes before a name as an honorific. Lowercase sir and madam in other cases. Choose whether to capitalize or lowercase the words in italics.