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      <![CDATA[When writing a letter to a friend or a friendly acquaintance it's important to use the right style and tone to give the letter a feeling of casual but sincere friendliness.]]>
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        <![CDATA[Envelopes]]>
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        <![CDATA[and Postage Stamps]]>
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          <![CDATA[<p>If your envelope weighs more than 1 oz., is being mailed outside the United States, or if it&#8217;s larger, additional postage will be required. You can find the correct rate at the post office to determine the correct postage if you&#8217;re not sure</p>]]>
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          <![CDATA[If there is one, raise the red flag on the mailbox to indicate that you have outgoing mail. ]]>
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