misinterpreting gender from a first name

[vital]

I just replied to an email for a job interview confirmation and wrote "Dear Mr. xxx" and got a reply saying she was female and don't worry because a lot of people think she is male all the time. Did I screw up? How should I address her now?

 

[xospec1alk]

what was the name?

 

[RCN]

I wouldn't worry about it.........

 

[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: xospec1alk
what was the name?

chris? shannon? robin? cory?

 

[isasir]

Originally posted by: Maximus96

Originally posted by: xospec1alk
what was the name?

chris? shannon? robin? cory?

Stephanie

 

[UNCjigga]

Scotty doesn't know, Scotty doesn't know, Scotty doesn't know!

 

[vital]

Originally posted by: xospec1alk
what was the name?

it was Chris. Should I just address the next email with "Chris, " or change it to "Dear Ms. xxx" ?

 

[bigrash]

I work with a Randi and a Barri. They're both girls and people get confused all the time.

edit: this is why you should never put mr. or ms. in an email for a job.

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: bigrash
I work with a Randi and a Barri. They're both girls and people get confused all the time.

edit: this is why you should never put mr. or ms. in an email for a job.

But those have I's at the end, that implies female so people shouldn't be getting those wrong. If it was masculine, it would end in a Y.

 

[Heisenberg]

If she said don't worry about it, then don't worry about it. I would address her as 'Ms.' if it's job related.

 

[arcenite]

Better to find out now then when you walk into the office expecting a male... could make things a little awkward on your part

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: bigrash
I work with a Randi and a Barri. They're both girls and people get confused all the time.

edit: this is why you should never put mr. or ms. in an email for a job.

We have a female Barrie at work here.

 

[rickn]

Originally posted by: vital
Did I screw up?

yes m'aam, you sure did

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: vital
How should I address her now?

Since you know her gender the answer is obvious. If you are still confused just refer to her as shim.

 

[Pastore]

Originally posted by: vital

Originally posted by: xospec1alk
what was the name?

it was Chris. Should I just address the next email with "Chris, " or change it to "Dear Ms. xxx" ?

Always respond using the same style as she responded to you. If she said Dear Mr. Vitalslastname, you say Dear Mr. lastname. If she said Dear vitalsfirstname, you say Dear Chris. Let them make the moves away from formality.

 

[TechnoPro]

Originally posted by: vital
I just replied to an email for a job interview confirmation and wrote "Dear Mr. xxx" and got a reply saying she was female and don't worry because a lot of people think she is male all the time. Did I screw up? How should I address her now?

Briefly acknowledge the faux pas in your next correspondence and let it go. No harm, no foul. I think the reality is that a man would be much more put off at being called a Mrs.

 

[zanieladie]

Originally posted by: TechnoPro

Originally posted by: vital
I just replied to an email for a job interview confirmation and wrote "Dear Mr. xxx" and got a reply saying she was female and don't worry because a lot of people think she is male all the time. Did I screw up? How should I address her now?

Briefly acknowledge the faux pas in your next correspondence and let it go. No harm, no foul. I think the reality is that a man would be much more put off at being called a Mrs.

I agree.

 

[tnilC]

Tell her you dont believe her, and you need further proof before you will amend your emails.

 

[gsethi]

Originally posted by: tnilC
Tell her you dont believe her, and you need further proof before you will amend your emails.

LOL...yeah, since this is regarding your job interview, you want to imply that you always take things seriously and dont take anyone's word for granted without proof

that way, you will definately know for sure about your future in the company

 

[tranceport]

Write the emails like this..

---

Yo yo dawg,

I'm lookin to make phat cash. I hope we can deal.

aight,

vital

 

[HN]

there's only one acceptable response to her email:

"pics?"

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: HN
there's only one acceptable response to her email:

"pics?"

LOL!

 

[SampSon]

I do it all the time.

 

[ArJuN]

Make a joke off of it. Even better if she's hot.

Pics?