<p>So, an alumni in the area contacted me for a Brown Interview. His name was one of those ambiguous names that could work for either males or females, but it struck me as feminine sounding originally....I guess you know where I'm going with this. I emailed him back, addressing him as Mrs. (!) After I found out it was a he (from a work picture of him), I have since used Mr. in all of my emails with him. Should I even bring up my mistake in an email or during the interview?</p>
<p>Don’t worry about it. </p>
<p>I have a first name that could be either male or female, I could care less if someone gets it wrong, it’s not a big deal.</p>
<p>If this man has an ambiguous first name (as I have), this has happened to him before–hundreds of times. He may not be thrilled that you addressed him as “Ms.,” but he’s not going to hold it against you. Let it go.</p>
<p>Alumni interviewer here. I can guarantee you that this interviewer has made the same mistake when contacting his interviewees. S/he will understand.</p>
<p>Thank you all!</p>
<p>It happens to everyone and later you can laugh at it. I know becuase in when instance when I was working at a grocery store. I accidentely called a masculine looking female, “Have a nice day sir” Fortunately it never came back to bite me and I now laugh and most importantly learn from such a silyl mistake. Main point is don’t worry about it.</p>
<p>Too funny, my son made the same mistake. His interviewer had a typically male name and he sent back the email addressing it to Mr…, then googled the name. Not only was he a she but a professor. She made no mention of it, he made no mention of it and son got accepted! Don’t worry, I’m sure it has happened before. :)</p>