I used to always write Dear Sir/Madam when I don't know the name. Somehow recently I started to dislike this form. Since I know first/last name, may be simple

Dear FirstName LastName,

....

Sincerely,



will suffice?

Thanks.

>Use 'Dear Sir/Madam' and put the name on top.
>
>>What if I omit Ms. and just write
>>
>>Dear Lauren LastName,
>>
>>...
>>
>>Or
>>
>>Dear Ms. Lauren ... is better ?
>>
>>
>>>Female
>>>http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/findresults.asp?name=LAUREN
>>>>Hi everybody,
>>>>
>>>>I'm writing a letter to Lauren and need to know how to proper address this person. I started Dear Sir, but then had second thought.
>>>>
>>>>What do you think?
>>>>
>>>>Thanks in advance.