There are certain rules to follow if you want to address a current or former president face-to-face.You will need to address the envelope and letter correctly if you are going to send a letter to the president.The office of the president should be respected.
Step 1: When the president arrives in the room, rise.
All seated people are expected to rise when the president enters the room.When those who have risen may return to their seats will be indicated by the president.
Step 2: The president can be named Mr President or Madame President.
If you have the chance to speak with the president, don't call him by his first or last name.The title of Mr. or Madame will show your respect for the office while you talk to the president.
Step 3: A third party should be introduced to the president.
In the United States, the president should not be introduced to someone as this would seem disrespectful.The third person should be introduced to the president.Don't say, "Billy, I want you to meet the president."
Step 4: The president should be announced using his or her name.
If you are given the chance to announce the president before a speech, you could say: "Let me announce president of the United States."
Step 5: The envelope needs to be addressed to The President.
The president's first and last names should not appear in written correspondence.The address should be The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.Washington, DC 20500.
Step 6: Begin your letter
All written addresses to the president should begin with the letter "DEAR Mr./Madam President."The president's name should not be used in your correspondence.Refer to them as Mr. or Madam President.
Step 7: Conclude your letter in a respectful manner.
The complimentary close will show that the body of your letter has ended.Print your name at the end of the letter.
Step 8: Go to the former president with your envelope.
When a president leaves office, they don't keep the title of "president", contrary to how they're often referred to in the media.If you are writing a letter to a former president, the envelope should be addressed to them.
Step 9: Write a letter to "Dear Mr." and their surname.
Since the recipient of the letter no longer holds the office of president, it is less formal than a letter to a sitting president.The term "honorable" should only be used on the envelope.The beginning of your letter would be: "Dear Mr. Carter" or "Mr. Bush."
Step 10: A former president should be named Mr.
They have their surname in person.It will be less formal for a former president to give an in-person address.Barack Obama would be addressed as Mr.Not as Mr. Obama.The rules about introductions are not as formal.It is a sign of respect to introduce a third party to the former president.