but wouldn't it be easier to just avoid that extra step and save the
phone call?

--- In [email protected], "denisesudell"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> --- In [email protected], "Ellen" <ellengoodman6@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I think it is good to be able to tell if someone is male or female
> from
> > their name if you just have something in writing, so you know how to
> > address the reply. Dear Ms./Mr./etc.  Prevents some embarrassment.
> >
>
> Try "Dear Mr./Ms. Goodman."
>
> Or just call the office and ask:  "Is Terry Goodman male or female? 
> I'd like to use the appropriate saluation on a letter."
>
> Hey, your own last name appears to refer to a male personage.  What's
> up with that?  Don't people get confused?  Don't you?
>






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