If you are writing to someone and you do not know their gender, you should use a salutation that
A) includes "Mr. or Mrs."
B) assumes they are male.
C) is gender neutral.
D) assumes they are female.
E) assumes an honorific title such as "Sir."

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Using a gender neutral salutation such as "Dear" or "To whom it may concern" is appropriate when you do not know the gender of the person you are writing to. This avoids any assumptions or potential mislabeling based on gender.

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