Style For Letters
Excluding special titles or antique versions, in Italy that is the manner of address in letters:
- to men: Egregio signor – Egr. sig. (Eminent mister / Esq.)
- to women: Gentile signora – Gentile sig.ra (Gentle Mrs. / Madam)
- to agencies: Spettabile ... – Spett.le ... (Esteemed sirs / Messrs.)
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