Sending mail can be quite a task. Maybe you’re one of the millions of Americans voting by mail. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 43% of voters cast their ballots this way in 2020. Or maybe you ...

Snail mail may largely be a thing of the past, but the value of a handwritten letter shouldn’t be underestimated. In most cases, an email or text is the preferred mode of communication. After all, ...

In an age of text messages and emails, it might seem a bit dated to drop a letter in the mailbox. But there are still plenty of reasons to send mail the old-fashioned way. For instance, a wedding or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: What is the appropriate name to use on an envelope containing a letter to a widow? Mrs. John Doe, Mrs. Ellen Doe, Ms. John Doe, Ms. Ellen Doe? GENTLE READER: What this lady called ...

Every good letter starts by addressing the person the letter is to. Usually, that looks like “Dear Santa,” on the first line of the letter. It is similar to saying “hello” to someone when you meet ...

In her new book, Syme's Letter Writer, Rachel Syme of The New Yorker explains how to write a delightful letter to a loved one. Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent ...