Should an automatic transmission start in P or N gear?

[Londyn]

An automatic transmission can start in either P or N gear, and neither will cause damage to the transmission. An automatic transmission eliminates the need for the driver to manually shift gears, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. The gear positions on an automatic transmission car, from top to bottom, are: P, R, N, D, S, L. The P gear is the parking and starting gear, used when parking or starting the vehicle; the R gear is the reverse gear, used when reversing; the N gear is the neutral gear, used for temporary stops; the D gear is the drive gear, used when moving forward; the S gear is the sport mode, used for overtaking and accelerating; and the L gear is the low gear, used when going downhill or on long descents.