How about the person who gives you your pay cheque?
Clive
I do not find back in the earlier replies the following case where this phrase is functional and has few alternatives. If you write a message to a number of people (you may even know and use their names in your letter) but you do not know which person the message is really meant for, then you can use this phrase. It will indicate to the reader that it might concern them but also that it might not concern them. It has also an implied instruction to at least one of the recipients of the letter that he or she should take action (you, as writer, just do not know whom that shall be).
Your comment is welcome.
Jo
Example:
To: George, Nancy, Albert and families
To whom it may concern, Please ask your visitors to park their car at the right place instead of in my garden. Thank you, Your neighbour, Arthur
to certify someone is worked for the company and annual income
I just use ...
Respectfully,
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Is is correct to use "To whom it may concern" when you want to remove yourself from unsolicited promotional materials and the company does not list a mailing/e-mailing address specific for unsubscribing? I feel that 'to whom it may concern' does sound impersonal, but I don't actually want to be friendly to those that chop down trees to print me useless promotions. Am I being rude?
AnonymousIs is correct to use "To whom it may concern" when you want to remove yourself from unsolicited promotional materials and the company does not list a mailing/e-mailing address specific for unsubscribing?I feel that 'to whom it may concern' does sound impersonal, but I don't actually want to be friendly to those that chop down trees to print me useless promotions. Am I being rude?
You mean you don't know the person you work for.?
How about the person who gives you your pay cheque?
Clive
If you write a message to a number of people (you may even know and use their names in your letter) but you do not know which person the message is really meant for, then you can use this phrase. It will indicate to the reader that it might concern them but also that it might not concern them. It has also an implied instruction to at least one of the recipients of the letter that he or she should take action (you, as writer, just do not know whom that shall be).
Your comment is welcome.
Jo
Example:
To: George, Nancy, Albert and families
To whom it may concern,
Please ask your visitors to park their car at the right place instead of in my garden.
Thank you,
Your neighbour,
Arthur
Respectfully,
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I feel that 'to whom it may concern' does sound impersonal, but I don't actually want to be friendly to those that chop down trees to print me useless promotions. Am I being rude?