Persian
In Persian language, formal and informal phrases are used for salutation and they are referred to as ehteremat (احترامات):
- Formal salutation
Written by/for officials, a letter normally starts with the followings:
- Besmehi ta'ala (بسمه تعالی), in his almighty name.
- Be name Khoda (به نام خدا), in the name of God.
- Besmellahe Rahmane Rahim (بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم), a Quranic phrase for in the name of God.
Titles:
- Jenabe Aghaye (جناب آقای), used for writing formal letter to men.
- Sarkare Khanome (سرکار خانم), for writing formal letter to women.
If the corresponding person is a doctor or holds Ph.D, or he or she is an engineer, Doktor (دکتر) or Mohandes (مهندس) must be added to the titles respectively. Same rules is practiced in military environments.
Following the above mentioned titles, different types of salutations may be used:
- Salam Alaykom (سلام علیکم), Salam to you, following the above mentioned titles.
- Ba salam va ehteram (با سلام و احترام), with (my) greetings and regards.
- Ba dorood va salam (با درود و سلام), with (my) greetings and regards; dorood is Persian term meaning hello.
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