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?
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 conspiracy …
Should the following abbreviations be punctuated? - WordReference …
Apr 25, 2011 · You can use the abbreviations with or without punctuation. The U.S. Postal Service doesn't use punctuation, but generally it's just a matter of personal preference.
I can't make out the measurements 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" - WordReference …
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 reads …
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.
Adjustment charges from USPS for label already purchased
Oct 20, 2022 · Anyone else receive adjustment charges from USPS like you never even purchased the label thru Etsy to begin with? I purchased a USPS shipping label on 10/3 thru Etsy for $3.62. 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 preferred, even …
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 new address …
send a letter vs. post a letter vs. mail a letter - WordReference Forums
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 me why? …
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.