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I have a thank you letter to send to a retired embassador. How do I address it?
Dear Debi,
Ambassador to the United Nations or to a country? An
ambassador from the United States or from a foreign
country?
You need to call people from the United States "The
Honorable" on the envelope and add (ret.) behind the
name. In the greeting address them as Mr or Madam
Ambassador.
With foreign ambassadors it's His or Her Excellency
and the same (ret.) behind the name and you may use
either "Excellency" or Mr. or Madam Ambassador in the
greeting.
I hope this helps!
Best regards,
Amanda Gamble
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Amanda Gamble
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I will answer any etiquette question you`d care to ask! I will be happy to give friendly non-judgmental advice on any situation. Certain cultures and religions that outside of my personal scope of knowledge but I usually know whom to ask when I have a question. Time specific questions may or may not get answered by your deadline.
Experience
I have been writing a daily etiquette advice column for 12 years.
I have taught as well as given lectures on the subject.
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