for emails asking for informational interviews, is it better to use first or last name? I assume last name just to be safe but if they reply back with something like Best, Michael would it be better to write back with their first name? Thanks!
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I usually call them Mr X on the first email, if they reply casually with their first name I then use their first name in all subsequent messages.
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