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etiquette guide
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Need some help with
addressing etiquette? We've provided some general guidelines for formal
addressing below.
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Titles
- Symbols, such as '&', should NOT be used
- Avoid the term 'and Family' (the names of
children should be included on inner envelopes)
Examples:
- Mr. John Smith
- Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
- Mr. John Smith and Ms. Jane Jones
- Dr. and Mrs. John Smith
- Reverend and Mrs. John Smith
Addresses
- Abbreviations should NOT be used
- Use only 5-digit ZIP codes
Examples:
- Use 'Road', NOT 'Rd.'
- Use 'Street', NOT 'St.'
- Use 'Avenue', NOT 'Ave.'
- Use 'Saint Louis', NOT 'St. Louis'
- Use 'Florida', NOT 'FL'
- Use '12345', NOT '12345-6789'
Inner Envelopes
- Include only the Title and Last Name
- Symbols, such as '&', should NOT be used
Examples:
- Mr. Smith
- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Mr. Smith and Ms. Jones
- Mr. Smith and Guest
- Include only the first names of children on a
second line
Example:
- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Tommy and Susie
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