What should I write on the inside of a gift book to a friend?
There are several possibilities:For a special occasion like a birthday or graduation - a simple congratulations and the occasion for the book with an added reason like - “I found these words very enlightening for me.”For a solemn occasion a book of poetry or a biography about someone who was like the person lost to a disease or sudden illness, or an accident.A simple “thinking about you” or “This seemed like something you would like” as well as “No reason other than it made me remember you.”Simple “I know you are interested in WWII and the deep impact all of the components made on people and this book looks at that.”Or even, “From a friend who loves you…”
Care package for depressed friend. Can you help?
A girl? Maybe you should get her girly stuff. Don't you like to be pampered? Get her things like bath salts, lotions, ect. Maybe you could give her a gift card for a manicure or pedicure. When I'm down (I have been down several times.) I always enjoy being pampered. I like going out and having my nails done or something. Something hands on. Don't we all like to be touched when we are down? We like an arm on our shoulder or a hand squeezed. While things like manicures or massages isn't like you crying on your friends shoulder it's the familiarity of being comforted by touch. Massaging your feet or hands or back by someone else is just comforting. And makes you feel wonderful. So I recomend something about pampering. Or you can just get her a variety of beauty supplies. Other things... um... I think movies would be neat too. Something halarious. Nothing sad and nothing that reminds her of fiances. So not many love movies. How 'bout a teddy bear? Just something cute and soft. Everyone likes teddy bears no matter you age. Candy. Nice candy. This like that. Think of things that would comfort or cheer her up. If she likes spiritual stuff maybe candles or stuff like that. If she likes crafts give her craft supplies she'd enjoy doing to distract her from the depression. Religious? A prayer stone. A stone you hold when you are praying. I hope I helped. I don't know her very well so I'm trying to give a veriaty of things. I wish your friend well. Hugsxxxxx
My friends house burnt down. What kind of package care package can I send her?
Fire extinguisher, money
I am trying to send a package to my friend in China. But how would I write the address on the package label since I only have the Chinese address?
Write (or better type) the address in whatever language. English, Chinese, it doesn’t matter. Each Chinese post office and delivery service has translators, they will take care of it.Or: you probably got the address of your friend through email or WeChat. in Chinese hanzi characters. Print it out. Put it at your parcel. Make sure your local post office can read the address in English, so they know they have to send it to China.Very important:mention the name and telephone number of the receiver at the label.write at the outside what’s inside the parcel, and even better the customs code for that product.It can take up to 5 weeks for the delivery, depending of the service you select.The main cause for delay is usually at our extremely slow western post service, not in China
Can I ship a package from another state when I'm not living there?
You can do that but the sender’s address is used to return the package if there is a problem, so if you send it and there is an issue it would go to your new york address if the problem was on the receiving end. This could be a problem if you are still in california.If the problem is at the shipping end, lets say you are shipping something and it leaks for example - the shipper will have to hold the package and track you down since they know they didn’t pick it up in new york. This can create problems and delays.The best thing to do is use the address you are at when you ship the package and hang on to the receipt or your copy of the shipping label in case of a problem.
Can you return a package to a sender without paying the USPS charges?
ALL OF THE ABOVE PERSONS ARE LYING OR NOT EDUCATED IN CONSUMER LAW. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OPEN THE ITEM AND SUMMARILY INSPECT IT AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY BEFORE ACCEPTING IT.The reason is obvious: the box may be empty, the product may be broken in half - and you don’t want to pay return shipping or even have such an item in your possession marked as “delievered” because in fact it was never delivered (not as contracted, in one piece, etc).Obviously in todays “efficient and lying world” carriers do not wish to wait for you to open the package (or just leave it at door if your not home), and MIGHT lie to you if your returning saying “we don’t do free returns” (this may or may not happen to you - the standard is that because they did not allow you to inspect it at delivery time that they honor it back as “un-delivered” without charge - though they’d MUCH appreciate it if you left it at their brick and mortar location than demand they come get it, please).There are several forms of shipping, your rights vary depending, however if not stated by (seller/shipper), the default form (consumer friendly) is legally active.The default form/law of shipping does NOT allow you to return to sender (free or non-free) unless, as above, the product has a hidden defect. You should check with the seller and shipper first: because if it is determined your responsible for a “false return”, they could bill you extra on top of (for large items, this could be a big mistake).I’m completely serious. All other posters are industry trolls hoping USA citizens will be mis-informed about their rights.citations: Ralph Nader (consumer advocate) and consumer law books at the library
Help with a letter to a deployed friend?
write about *EVERYTHING* -- about your breakfast, the commute, the people you see (even if, literally, you only see someone in a flash on the street, but he was wearing the ugliest tie you've ever seen), the people you know (even if he doesn't know them well), the tv you see, the movie you went to (give him the ending on a separate sheet of paper in case he doesn't want to read it.), the pizza you got, the thing you cat did, or ate, of hocked up on your sofa. write the funny stuff, the silly stuff, the entertaining stuff. to him, you are the Insider, the home paper, the local news, and HBO all in one. the more you write, the longer he gets to read. the more detail you give him, the longer he gets to escape. the more you write, the more he gets to live away from Afghanistan and to visit home. don't ask a lot of detailed questions about what he's doing. he's either bored, bored with occasional bursts of violence and possible mayhem, or bored and doing things that the military thinks will make you not be bored -- like polishing something, or digging something. don't expect a long letter in return. don't even expect a letter in return. i'd suggest getting a spiral notebook, and writing in it every day, at least a paragraph or so, and then making a habit of taking the pages out every Monday (or whenever) and mailing them to him. include articles from magazines or the local paper. when you think about it, it's relatively little to do for a guy who's stuck with the same wardrobe every day, no choice of boots or sneakers, a doofy hat, people yelling at him to stand up straight, and not much of a view, no matter where he stands.
My girlfriend is in boot camp & I have been writing her daily. Will she be able to read the letters as I send them or is daily too much?
They keep Boots very Busy and when not being busy, which is seldom, generally Sundays, they are eating, cleaning, studying (a lot of this), sleeping (not so much of this) and some just sitting wondering why they ever enlisted. LOL.Letters are important to their morale and should always be upbeat, positive and short. Why short, because they are busy. Sundays are generally the write letters day for them. But many still train on Sundays as well. That’s the Day the Assistant DIs get to be bad asses.So do not despair if you do not get a lot of replies back. Often, Parents and Siblings will come first.Now what is the worst, possible letter to send to a Boot? Not a family death (I know that’s hard to believe), not anything that has to do with money, past bills or whatever, not your personal belongings you left behind or even your pets. Not some trivial BS that you may think is important.The worst is when the one you left behind, male or female, the one who professed their dying and forever more and I will ALWAYS be here for you my Love, writes them a “Dear John” letter. Many then go over the edge. Some totally crack due to all the pressures in Boot Camp and when the one they always have in their ever loving mind, says, “Sorry, I do love you BUT I have found someone else to be with, I know you will understand.” No you will not, etc, etc, etc.Some Boots have killed fellow Boots or tried to and DIs, and themselves.SO what generally is best is break all love ties before you go. Or at least you who are still at home, lie to them until they are out of Boot Camp. I have personal tales I could tell you about, some very scary.Semper Fi
Can you receive a package if you don't have a mailbox?
As John pointed out:USPS: No.If you don't have a mailbox, you will not receive a package from us. Chances are that your address has been marked by the carrier as “NMR”, which stands for “No Mail Receptacle”. All of the mail and packages would be returned to sender or handled as appropriate.Other carriers: Yes.
What should I not send to my friend in a Marine boot camp?
Nothing but short letters in a plainly addressed envelope. No perfumed letters, no “Hello Kitty” stationary, no “Private Gomer Pyle” jokes. No non-emergency, troubling, news from home.I did appreciate quick notes; I didn’t have a lot of time to read a “War and Peace’ letter and respond in kind.Other things I appreciated were cut out sports results/columns from the local paper, plus a SASE from one family member that helped me get out a quick reply.The recruit will be given everything they need. Though “care packages” are a nice thought, they will cause way more trouble than they are worth.Needless to say, there is a zero tolerance for any contraband. Don’t even mention drugs, etc in your letter. Photo’s will be shared and subject to comments….Mail was one of the highlights of the week….!