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How to write an email to the professor? Dear XX(name): Hi, I'm Olivia. I'm wondering ...... Thanks Olivia My question is , can I start with the word "Dear""Hi", does it sound too close or impolite? Besides, is it necessary to mention my name at the start ? Is the word "wondering" too causal? Thank you !

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Dear (Name),

My name is Olivia (put your last name after Olivia when you actually write it).

Sincerely,

Olivia (Last Name)

• this is how you can set up the email so that it's professional.

• for the sentence after the first one where you introduce yourself, you could say "I noticed that...." or "I was wondering...." either of those would be fine

• i'm not sure how strict your teacher is (some professors are cool and don't mind), but just to be safe I wouldn't use Hi.

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I usually start with "Hey Professor, I hope you enjoyed your weekend or I hope you are having a good day. I was wondering about..." It's casual and not impolite.

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