How do you send a letter?

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Sending a letter is almost old-fashioned in the age of e-mails, Twitter, smartphones & Co. Especially some representatives of the younger generation don't even know how to actually send a letter anymore. So it's high time for a complete guide to it!

In the computer age there is almost something nostalgic about a mailbox.
In the computer age there is almost something nostalgic about a mailbox.

What you need:

  • stationery
  • Envelope
  • Stamp

How to properly send a letter

Basically, sending a letter is a breeze. However, you should make sure that you are doing everything correctly to ensure that the letter you send actually arrives.

  1. First of all, you need a stationery that is suitable for your purposes. In most cases, a normal, white A4 sheet of paper is sufficient on which you write the content of your letter.
  2. Then you have to put the letter in a suitable envelope. You can get matching envelopes in various shapes and sizes at the post office and in the stationery shop.
  3. You can also purchase a matching stamp there. Depending on the size and weight of the letter, you will need an appropriate one postage Pay so that the shipment is sent properly.

Arrange the sender and address correctly on the letter

  • The address or the address to which the letter is to be sent belongs parallel to the long sides of the letter on the front of the envelope and should always be placed in the middle right-hand part.
  • Labeling envelopes - this corresponds to the DIN standard

    So that letters are designed to be reader-friendly and can also be read by machines ...

  • If you have an envelope with you window you must place the address on the letterhead itself or on a separate piece of paper so that it can be easily read behind the window.
  • The sender and the stamp are also placed on the front of the envelope: the sender to the top left and the stamp to the top right.

If you follow these instructions, all you have to do is seal the envelope and throw it in the nearest mailbox so that it can be sent. If you have further or specific questions, it is best to contact the directly Service center the post.

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