On coming vs incoming mail

A subtle but important distinction!

Outgoing mail refers to mail that is being sent or dispatched from your location to another location. This can include letters, packages, emails, or any other type of communication that is being sent to someone else.

Incoming mail, on the other hand, refers to mail that is being received or delivered to your location from another location. This can also include letters, packages, emails, or any other type of communication that is being sent to you.

To illustrate the difference:

• If you are sending a letter to a friend, the letter is outgoing mail.
• If you receive a letter from a friend, the letter is incoming mail.

In the context of email, outgoing email refers to emails that you are sending to others, while incoming email refers to emails that you are receiving from others.

In the context of postal mail, outgoing mail refers to letters and packages that you are sending to others, while incoming mail refers to letters and packages that you are receiving from others.

I hope that helps clarify the difference!