Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani found fault with Bihar Education Minister for addressing her as 'Dear' in a letter sent to her. This development triggered the discussion the usage of 'Dear' if women were involved.
A National Media House conducted a survey on whether or not using 'Dear' make sense. Here are the results which act as an eye-opener for at least Smriti Irani ji...
1) Addressing a Woman as 'Dear' should be treated as Sexist Remark?
Yes - 18%, No - 82%
2) How a Woman should be addressed in Letters?
Dear - 35%, Hi - 31% & Hello - 30%
3) How a letter written to a Woman should be ended?
Regards - 69%, Yours Sincerely/Faithfully - 16%, All The Best/Cheers - 15%
A National Media House conducted a survey on whether or not using 'Dear' make sense. Here are the results which act as an eye-opener for at least Smriti Irani ji...
1) Addressing a Woman as 'Dear' should be treated as Sexist Remark?
Yes - 18%, No - 82%
2) How a Woman should be addressed in Letters?
Dear - 35%, Hi - 31% & Hello - 30%
3) How a letter written to a Woman should be ended?
Regards - 69%, Yours Sincerely/Faithfully - 16%, All The Best/Cheers - 15%