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When to Capitalize People's Titles
When should you capitalize someone's title? I get this question quite often so here are some guidelines:
Rule: Capitalize a person's title when it follows the name on the address or signature line.
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Sincerely, Margaret Haines, Chairperson |
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Margaret Haines, Chairperson
1234 South Wallace St.
Portland, OR 97232 |
Rule: Capitalize the titles of high-ranking government officials when used with or before their names.
Do not capitalize the civil title if it is used instead of the name.
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The president will address Congress. |
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All senators are expected to attend. |
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The governors, lieutenant governors, and attorneys general called for a special task force. |
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Governor Connelly, Lieutenant Governor Martinez, and Senators James and Hennessy will attend the meeting. |
Rule: Capitalize a title when used as a direct address even when the person is not named.
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Will you be holding a press conference, Madame President? |
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Please give us your opinion of this latest development, Senator. |
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We need your response quickly, Mr. President. |
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We need your response quickly, President Obama. |
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Will you help me with my homework, Dad? |
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Thanks to Dan for sharing these "new definitions."
CHICKENS:
The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead.
COMMITTEE:
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DUST:
Mud with the juice squeezed out.
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