Irritating phrases

The phrase 'Dear Sirs' to start a letter really irritates me, especially when the letter is literally FAO a female. Unfortunately, this is standard where I work. Although, I do refuse to begin emails with 'Dear sir/madam' and use 'Good morning/afternoon' instead 

BeaE said:

I do refuse to begin emails with 'Dear sir/madam' and use 'Good morning/afternoon' instead 

I use hello or hi, for formal and informal emails. I would be amused at a 'dear madam' in an email.

BeaE said:

I do refuse to begin emails with 'Dear sir/madam' and use 'Good morning/afternoon' instead 

I use hello or hi, for formal and informal emails. I would be amused at a 'dear madam' in an email.