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How to open a letter?

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Anonymous

17y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Generally, the contents of a letter don't reach the top, but they often reach to the two sides, so the best place to open a letter is along the top. The sealed flap which closes a letter has usually no glue/gum at the corners. This leaves a small gap which one can insert a finger into to make a small tear. Check whether the contents will be damaged if you rip along the top, and if no, tear the envelope, carefully, along the top crease. Alternatively, a small thin blade called a paperknife can be inserted into the gap and worked along the top to open the envelope. If the contents do come to the top of the envelope then put your finger/paperknife behind the contents and then open the envelope as before.

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17y ago

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