2007-01-30 10:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by alan m 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
People - the key word here is "formal".
For a formal envelope, I probably would not abbreviate. If you're calligraphing the envelope, it looks nice to have the full state name. It may not, fit, however; I've used the abbreviation just because writing "Gainesville, Virginia" takes up a lot of space. It doesn't really matter much to the post office anyway if you have the zip code on there. Of course, the Zip Code doesn't look very nice on a formal calligraphed envelope, but you do want the envelope to get to the recipient, so I'd go for it. Honestly, I have wondered before whether the Post Office likes the italic style numbers I write on envelopes, but they have always gotten to their destination as far as I know.
It would be cool to use a black letter kind of hand for some purposes, but I wouldn't risk it. Also, if you are calligraphing, make sure you use waterproof ink on the envelopes - i.e. either a marker or dip pen. Fountain pen is water-based ink and so it might run.
2007-01-30 10:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by Gary B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's just ok to abbreviate the state in addresing a formal envelope it's accepted by every country in the whole world. What is important is you put the zip code or postal code.
2007-01-30 19:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by majeck 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU WANT.
has this become a place where people ask other people to make the most simple decisions for them??
shall i use blue or pink toilet paper?????
2007-01-30 18:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Neorini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is the accepted form. If it makes you feel better, you can just write the whole name.
2007-01-30 18:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by ~MIMI~ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES.. all the time !
: )
2007-01-30 18:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋