There are plenty of reasons to send a traditional letter even in today's fast-paced world.The process is simple and straightforward, so you can focus on the contents of the letter.
Step 1: You can choose an envelope.
You need to find the right envelope for your letter.If you choose a very light construction, any heavy contents might break through the envelope while it's in transit.The weight of the paper is a factor to consider when choosing an envelope.The envelope's weight should correspond to the weight of the paper you're mailing.If your letter is written on heavy paper, choose a sturdy envelope that can hold the weight of the letter.The envelope's size.The size of the envelope should correspond to the contents inside.The letters are folded into thirds and mailed in business-size envelopes.Smaller envelopes can be used for letters written on notecards.The letter's intent.If you are mailing a cover letter, you should choose a professional-looking envelope.If you want, you can send a personal note in an envelope.The destination of the letter.If you are mailing a letter overseas, you should use a sturdier envelope since it is more likely to get damaged along the way.
Step 2: The envelope should be sealed when you close the letter.
Place the letter inside and lick the edge of the envelope to get the glue to stick, then press it shut to seal it.If you don't want to lick the envelope glue, you can wet a sponge with water.If you are afraid the letter might open on its journey, place a small amount of clear tape along the edge of the seal.
Step 3: The envelope should be addressed.
The recipient's address should be written in the middle of the envelope.The recipient's name, apartment or house number, street, city, state or province, and zip or postal code are included.If you know the zip code, use it.If you want, you can use the two-letter postal code for the state.The postal employee will be able to read your writing quickly and accurately if you use clear, printed, upper-case letters.You should include the destination country's name in the upper-case letters at the bottom of the address if you are writing to someone outside your country.Some people send their mail to a post office box rather than a street address.If this is the case for your recipient, write the correct post office box number followed by the city, state and country.To make it more legible, write each part of the address on a different line.Skyler White 2004 RosetHORN Court is located in Albuquerque, NM.
Step 4: Write your return address on a piece of paper.
Write your name and address in the left corner of the envelope.It is better to write your return address on the front of the envelope.You can use a printed return-address label.If the letter doesn't make it to the recipient, you should include your address.
Step 5: Use a first-class stamp.
If you're mailing a letter of standard size weighing less than an ounce and addressed to a U.S. address, place one first-class stamp in the top-right corner.Postage stamps can be purchased at any post office, online at USPS.com, and at retail stores.There are either standard or special designs for stamps.If you want to purchase a stamp, go to the post office and ask to see their selection.Sometimes stamps rise in price.If you have old postage stamps, you should check usps.com to make sure they still cover the cost of first class postage.You might have to use more than one stamp.
Step 6: Buy extra postage.
Extra postage is required for heavy or oversized letters that are being sent overseas.USPS.com displays postage rates.If you have an accurate postage scale at home, you can weigh and measure your letter to figure out how much postage you'll have to pay.Check USPS.com for rates after you record the measurements.Fix the postage to the right corner of your letter.You can take your letter to the post office if you don't have a scale.The clerk will be able to tell you how much postage you'll need.
Step 7: A blue collection box is where the letter should be placed.
Most cities and suburbs in the United States have blue USPS mailboxes.Put your letter in the slot after opening the box near the top.The postal worker will pick up the letter at the time shown on the box.There is a notice on the blue collection box when the mail is to be picked up.Your letter will be picked up the next day if you place it in the box after the scheduled pick-up time.
Step 8: You can put the letter in your own mailbox.
You can place your letter in the mailbox if you have one.Move the red flag out of the mailbox to alert your mail carrier.This can be done by rotating the flag or pulling it out.If the flag is visible, there is a letter that needs to be looked at by the mail carrier.
Step 9: The letter should be taken to the post office.
If you need to buy postage, you can leave your letter with the postal clerk and he will mail it for you.Even if you don't have to pay for postage, you can still take your letter to the post office.The closest post office can be found at www.usps.com.