Omission of comma between city/state (USPS standard)
Jun 15, 2014 · Could the example below work? The USPS does not use a comma between the city and the two-letter state abbreviation. Just your opinion, of course. Arrested on charges of …
asking for stamps in a post office / forever stamps
Oct 28, 2010 · what should I say if I want to buy some stamps in post office? Do you have stamps? Or something like I want to buy two "forever stamps"? what should I say?
City, State, ZIP Code - comma? | WordReference Forums
Aug 19, 2014 · Hello, when writing an American address do you separate City, State and ZIP Code by a comma or not. I saw it done both ways, which one is correct? Thank you.
I can't make out the measurements 8-5/8" x 5-3/8"
Jan 23, 2011 · Hi there, I hope my inquiry is not beyond the scope of this forum. I want to send a package using USPS mail service. I can't make out the following measurements in inches. It …
Should the following abbreviations be punctuated?
Apr 25, 2011 · Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a USPS Web site which states this clearly, and so for the moment will refer to this Web page by another source (which has links …
send a letter vs. post a letter vs. mail a letter - WordReference …
Nov 13, 2020 · I made up this conversation: A: Can you run a errand for me? B: Sure, what is it? A: Could you send this letter? And a BE native preferred 'post' rather than 'send'. Can you tell …
return service requested - WordReference Forums
May 4, 2009 · The USPS will send it back to you together with the new address for the recipient OR saying that they couldn't find the recipient at that address. Presumably you will write the …
shipping v. postage | WordReference Forums
Apr 7, 2009 · Sometimes that's USPS (Postal Service) but often UPS or FedEx. There are now many different ways so perhaps that's why a "generic" word like shipping has become …
ATT, ATTN, FAO ... - abbreviations for 'attention' in correspondence
Apr 5, 2006 · You're close: Attn. In a business letter, though, you're usually better off avoiding abbreviations, and some style guides recommend leaving 'attention' out entirely.
ride to one's rescue - WordReference Forums
Apr 26, 2014 · I was reading Put your money where your mail is | the economist These are the distressed customers to whose rescue the USPS hopes to ride. My understanding of this …