How to address an envelope when a family has one child

address an envelope when a family has one child

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When you are writing a casual letter to one person, addressing the envelope requires placing that person's name on the top line of the address. However, when you are writing a more formal letter or an invitation, you must include every member of the family that the letter pertains to or is included on the invitation. When children are included, etiquette specifies how the names should be included in the address, whether there is one children or more.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Write the couple's names on the first line of the address. Use formal titles and spell everything out with the exception of any titles.

   • 2

     Place the child's first name on the second line of the address.

   • 3

     Write the street address below the child's name. Spell out all words.

   • 4

     Write the city, state and zip code on the fourth line. Spell out all words, including the state.

   • 5

     Include your return address on the upper left-hand corner of the envelope or on the back flap.

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