Originally Posted by
Teddybear Lady
My husband and I sometimes get mail from organizations requesting money. In return they send address labels. I have mailed some back because they have us as "Jerry and Jerry". My husband is Jerry but I'm not. I can't use them. I told my husband if they would just save their money, they wouldn't have to beg for mine. We do give to some charitable organizations but not every one that comes in our mail.
must be the same outfit that sends address labels to us. My given name is quite clearly feminine and can in no way be considered a unisex name. What we get:
Mr. DH LastName
Mr. Iceleopard LastName
Street
City, State Zipcode
Those we toss, since we get plenty of labels from other charities.
(Do etiquette books still insist that the only "correct" method of address is "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith" as if Jane Smith has no existence outside of being John's wife?)