To the point about last names, it's also culturally off-putting.[1] This is a different context obviously, but the idea is the same. "In most of the English sp

To the point about last names, it's also culturally off-putting.[1] This is a different context obviously, but the idea is the same. "In most of the English speaking world it is not considered polite to open letters to a Mr. Joel Spolsky by writing “Dear Spolsky.” One might write “Dear Mr. Spolsky,” or “Dear sir,” or perhaps, “Hi Joel!” But “Dear Spolsky” is usually followed by some story about embezzled funds and needing to borrow my bank account." [1]:https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2004/01/26/getting-your-resume-read/ https://www.joelonsoftware.com/2004/01/26/getting-your-resum...