I've been doing it so that when it's opened, the front of the card faces the person and the opening is to the right...but is there a specific way you're supposed to do it? I feel like this is one of those etiquette details they never taught me in public school...
2006-12-11 04:18:14 · 17 answers · asked by bostonguy235 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Place it with the opening up so that it doesn't tear when the recipient uses a letter opener.
2006-12-11 04:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by AnnieD 4 · 13⤊ 2⤋
The front of the card, with the image should face the back on the envelope, so that the recipient sees the image when they open the flap of the envelope. The fold of the card should be at the top of the envelope.
2006-12-11 05:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The front of the card should face the back of the envelope so it doesn't show through the front - if you have a white envelope. Also if you hand write the envelope the imprint won't go through to the picture side of the card.
2006-12-11 04:21:50 · answer #3 · answered by tryingmypatience 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are doing it the correct way. When the recipient opens the flap on the envelope, it will be facing them. When they pull it out, it will be in the correct position for them to open it with their left hand.
Also, if you put anything inside the card, it won't fall out.
2006-12-11 04:28:22 · answer #4 · answered by G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The front of the card should face the back (folded) side of the envelope. When you open the flap you should see the face.
2006-12-11 04:19:50 · answer #5 · answered by CP 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I learned how to do it the same way you are. I think this makes sense too because then the person sees the card when the they are opening and most people are right handed.
2006-12-11 04:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by hphgrwd 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i think it is where the face of the card, is towards the part where it is sealed at, and the opening of the card is faced towards the bottom, so that they can read it as it is being opened, im not sure though.
2006-12-11 04:23:04 · answer #7 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea you only learn things like this in nice private schools.
putting it in there so it faces the opener is correct.
write the address on the envelope BEFORE you put the card in it.
2006-12-11 04:20:24 · answer #8 · answered by killer boot 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the fold should be facing up and the cover of the card should be the first thing they see when they pull it out (if they open from back and don't just tear envelope).
2006-12-11 04:21:02 · answer #9 · answered by JaSam 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
put it so the white/blank side is on the side where you write the name and address, which i think is the way youve described
2006-12-11 04:20:11 · answer #10 · answered by Cate 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋