A couple of months ago I found myself in a minor predicament. I needed to send my transcript to an organization via the mail.
Once I got over my initial annoyance of not being able to do something through the internet, I realized I had absolutely no clue about how to send something the old-fashioned way.
It was suddenly very apparent of my extreme reliance on emails and premade shipping labels.
I briefly recalled going over the rules to addressing an envelope once in elementary school, but I was still pretty clueless.
So, I of course turned to Google and searched up an image on how to send an envelope through the post office.
This is obviously the easiest thing to do when you need something done quickly.
But if you’re reading this and are also realizing you don’t know how to send mail, here is a quick guide.
How to send mail:
1. Get an envelope that fits the materials you are trying to send and make sure you have a few stamps
2. In the center of the envelope write the name of the person or organization you are trying to send the envelope to
3. Under the name write the street address
4. Under the street address write the city, state and then zip code
5. Then, in the top put your first and last name
6. Under your name, put the street address of your current residence
7. Under your street address, put your city, state and zip code
8. To figure out how many stamps to use, you can use the U.S. Postal Service Postage Price Calculator, but you will need to know the dimensions and weight of the envelope
9. Another way to figure out how many stamps is to take your envelope to USPS and they will charge you for the necessary postage and put it on your envelope
10. If you don’t go directly to the post office, you can drop your envelope off at a mail drop off box near you
Now go show of your new skill and send a letter to your family and/or friends!
