Not sure how to start an email? Here's what the experts say.

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The perfect way to start an email, especially when writing to a stranger, is to keep it simple. Staying authentic and conversational can help you write more quickly. Here's how to start an email the right way.

Figuring out how to start an email or instant message — especially when you're writing to someone you don't know very well — can be a challenge.

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