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#Position the envelope. Lay your envelope on a flat surface. Situate the envelope so the envelope flap faces down, towards the surface of the table, and the front of the envelope faces up, towards you. | #Position the envelope. Lay your envelope on a flat surface. Situate the envelope so the envelope flap faces down, towards the surface of the table, and the front of the envelope faces up, towards you. | ||
#*The envelope should be oriented long ways left to right, not top to bottom. | #*The envelope should be oriented long ways left to right, not top to bottom. | ||
| − | #*For example, a standard business envelope measures 4 1/8¨ x 9 1/8¨.<ref>http://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/business-envelopes/N=5+514133/</ref> | + | #*For example, a standard business envelope measures 4 1/8¨ x 9 1/8¨.<ref name="rf17185">http://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/business-envelopes/N=5+514133/</ref> |
#*When you begin to label your envelope, the 9 1/8¨ length of the envelope should run from your left to right hand. | #*When you begin to label your envelope, the 9 1/8¨ length of the envelope should run from your left to right hand. | ||
#*The front, smooth side of the envelope is where you will write all the information needed to get your envelope to the addressee. | #*The front, smooth side of the envelope is where you will write all the information needed to get your envelope to the addressee. | ||
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#*Print this immediately below the name. This will be the second or the third line of the mailing address, depending upon whether you had a second line with “Attn:” or “c/o”. | #*Print this immediately below the name. This will be the second or the third line of the mailing address, depending upon whether you had a second line with “Attn:” or “c/o”. | ||
#*Be sure to include the complete address, including any relevant apartment or suite numbers. | #*Be sure to include the complete address, including any relevant apartment or suite numbers. | ||
| − | #*Also be sure to include any directions, such as NW (for northwest); many towns and cities have multiple streets with the same name which are only distinguished by these directionals.<ref>http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm100/addressing-mail.htm</ref> | + | #*Also be sure to include any directions, such as NW (for northwest); many towns and cities have multiple streets with the same name which are only distinguished by these directionals.<ref name="rf17186">http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm100/addressing-mail.htm</ref> |
#Write the city, state, and zip code (or postal code) of the recipient. This information is the last line of the address, and appears directly under the street address. | #Write the city, state, and zip code (or postal code) of the recipient. This information is the last line of the address, and appears directly under the street address. | ||
#*If you are sending mail internationally, you will also need to include the country to which your letter is being delivered. This does not need to be included if you are mailing domestically. | #*If you are sending mail internationally, you will also need to include the country to which your letter is being delivered. This does not need to be included if you are mailing domestically. | ||
| − | #Be prepared with more information for military addresses. If you are sending a letter to a military address, be sure to include all relevant information.<ref | + | #Be prepared with more information for military addresses. If you are sending a letter to a military address, be sure to include all relevant information.<ref name="rf17186" /> |
#*This includes the full name of the recipient (including either the middle name or middle initial), the PSC number, unit number, or ship name. | #*This includes the full name of the recipient (including either the middle name or middle initial), the PSC number, unit number, or ship name. | ||
#*Instead of writing the city name, include instead APO (Air/Army Post Office), FPO (Fleet Post Office), or DPO (Diplomatic Post Office). | #*Instead of writing the city name, include instead APO (Air/Army Post Office), FPO (Fleet Post Office), or DPO (Diplomatic Post Office). | ||
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===Taking Care of Postage=== | ===Taking Care of Postage=== | ||
#Determine the correct postage. Postage is required to send mail through the postal services in most countries. If you are using a standard business envelope, you will most likely only need one stamp to mail your letter. | #Determine the correct postage. Postage is required to send mail through the postal services in most countries. If you are using a standard business envelope, you will most likely only need one stamp to mail your letter. | ||
| − | #*Currently, stamps are $0.49 each. One stamp is sufficient for a letter that does not exceed one ounce in weight.<ref>http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notice123.htm#2203672</ref> | + | #*Currently, stamps are $0.49 each. One stamp is sufficient for a letter that does not exceed one ounce in weight.<ref name="rf17187">http://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notice123.htm#2203672</ref> |
#*If your letter weighs more than one ounce, you will either need to affix an additional stamp, or better yet, you should take it to a local post office to be weighed. You can then pay the exact postage needed. | #*If your letter weighs more than one ounce, you will either need to affix an additional stamp, or better yet, you should take it to a local post office to be weighed. You can then pay the exact postage needed. | ||
#*You can also calculate your required postage by going to the United States Postal Service's website. | #*You can also calculate your required postage by going to the United States Postal Service's website. | ||
#Be aware of different postage rates. Postage rates do change fairly frequently. If you haven't mailed a letter in awhile, the old stamps that you have stashed in the back of your desk drawer may be insufficient. | #Be aware of different postage rates. Postage rates do change fairly frequently. If you haven't mailed a letter in awhile, the old stamps that you have stashed in the back of your desk drawer may be insufficient. | ||
| − | #*A good way to handle surprise increases in the cost of a stamp is to purchase Forever Stamps. These are non-denominational stamps which once purchased can be used to mail First-Class letters forever—regardless of any subsequent price increases.<ref>http://www.stamps.com/usps/forever-stamps/</ref> | + | #*A good way to handle surprise increases in the cost of a stamp is to purchase Forever Stamps. These are non-denominational stamps which once purchased can be used to mail First-Class letters forever—regardless of any subsequent price increases.<ref name="rf17188">http://www.stamps.com/usps/forever-stamps/</ref> |
| − | #*Currently, a First-Class Mail Forever Stamp is priced at $0.49. <ref>http://pe.usps.com/</ref> | + | #*Currently, a First-Class Mail Forever Stamp is priced at $0.49. <ref name="rf17189">http://pe.usps.com/</ref> |
#*Currently, a First-Class Mail International Global Forever Stamp and/or a Postcard Stamp is priced at $1.15. | #*Currently, a First-Class Mail International Global Forever Stamp and/or a Postcard Stamp is priced at $1.15. | ||
#*If you send a lot of letters (and you should consider doing so—writing letters is a lost art!), you should definitely stock up on Forever Stamps. | #*If you send a lot of letters (and you should consider doing so—writing letters is a lost art!), you should definitely stock up on Forever Stamps. | ||
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== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
*When addressing your envelope, always print with legible handwriting. Don't use cursive. | *When addressing your envelope, always print with legible handwriting. Don't use cursive. | ||
| − | *When addressing your envelope, you should not include any commas or periods.<ref | + | *When addressing your envelope, you should not include any commas or periods.<ref name="rf17186" /> |
== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
