Mail detail
Here are some common details related to mail:
Mail Types
- First-Class Mail: Mailed letters, postcards, and packages that weigh up to 13 ounces and are sent within the United States.
- Priority Mail: Faster and trackable mail service for packages that weigh up to 70 pounds.
- Priority Mail Express: Overnight mail service for packages that weigh up to 70 pounds.
- Parcel Post: Mail service for packages that weigh more than 13 ounces and are sent within the United States.
- International Mail: Mail sent to or from other countries.
Mail Services
- Post Office: A physical location where mail can be sent, received, and processed.
- Mailbox: A secure container where mail is stored until it is retrieved by the owner.
- Mail Carrier: A person who delivers mail to homes and businesses.
- Mail Sorting: The process of organizing and categorizing mail by zip code, address, and other criteria.
- Mail Tracking: The ability to track the location and status of a piece of mail.
Mail Forms
- Envelope: A paper container used to hold a letter or document.
- Postcard: A single piece of paper with a message and an address on one side and a picture or advertisement on the other.
- Package: A container used to hold items, such as boxes, bags, or envelopes.
- Label: A sticker or tag attached to a package or envelope with the recipient's address.
- Stamp: A small adhesive sticker used to pay for postage.
Mail Etiquette
- Addressing: Properly writing the recipient's address on an envelope or package.
- Postage: Paying the correct amount of postage for a piece of mail.
- Handling: Carefully handling mail to prevent damage or loss.
- Signature: Signing for mail when it is delivered.
- Return Address: Including a return address on an envelope or package in case it is undeliverable.