Proofread your letter. Once you finish your letter, take a little break and then read through it, looking for grammatical or spelling errors. If you’re short on time, you might start by typing the letter out into a text document and then running a spellcheck on it.[7]
Proofread your letter. Once you finish your letter, take a little break and then read through it, looking for grammatical or spelling errors. If you’re short on time, you might start by typing the letter out into a text document and then running a spellcheck on it.[7]
You’ll also want to check your letter to ensure that everything you say makes sense. Remember that your tone of voice can be difficult to translate via writing, so be careful that what you say is clear and won't be misinterpreted.
Write your address and your friend’s address on the envelope. List your friend's first and last name in the center of the envelope. Write their house number and street address on the line below it. Then write the city, state, and zip code on the line under it. Include all of your information in the same format in the upper left corner.[8]
Write your address and your friend’s address on the envelope. List your friend's first and last name in the center of the envelope. Write their house number and street address on the line below it. Then write the city, state, and zip code on the line under it. Include all of your information in the same format in the upper left corner.[8]
If your friend is living in another country, be sure to include the name of the country in the address.
You don't need to use a formal prefix like "Mr." or "Mrs." on an informal letter, but you can if you'd like.
Put the proper postage on the envelope and mail it. Check how much postage is required in your country to mail a letter. Place the postage on the envelope's upper right corner. Lick or tape the envelope shut and drop the letter at the post office.[9]
Put the proper postage on the envelope and mail it. Check how much postage is required in your country to mail a letter. Place the postage on the envelope's upper right corner. Lick or tape the envelope shut and drop the letter at the post office.[9]
You may be able to leave the letter in your mail box. This usually means that you'll need to raise the small red flag on the side of the box to alert the mail carrier that there's a letter to pick up.
If you’re including anything else in the letter or it’s extra thick, go to the post office and have it weighed before sending it.
