**USUAL DISCLAIMERS**
As the addressee specified, let me just say Das ist mir egal.
>According to Mark Erik Nielsen:
>
> On Wed, 30 Oct 1996, Larisa Overmier wrote:
>
> > To Richard Perry and Henry Grunder:
> > In response to your "witty" thoughts on this topic
> >
> > >>And yes, I know, this is all light and in good fun, not a >>serious
> > disagreement . . .
> >
> > As a woman, this is a serious issue to me because it represents the subtle
> > effect of sexism and the old boy's network in museums. I have frequently
> > received letters addressed Gentlemen and am always offended by this.
> > Addressing letters as such assumes that women do not hold important positions
> > within museums and devalues their important role in the field. I was taught
> > to always address letters to: Ladies and Gentlemen or To Whom It May Concern.
> > I think these are appropriate, avoid making any kinds of assumptions, and are
> > effective in getting the point across.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Larisa Overmier
> >
>