How to Open an Envelope Having Three Perforated Sides

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn the envelope so that the front side of the envelope are appearing to face you

   (the side containing the return address, the send-to address, and the stamp) appear to face you.)
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   Step 2: and so that it's been slightly turned on one of it's sides.

   ,,, Pull this perforated side with your fingers, maintaining that one finger is situated from above the tab, and the next finger below the used finger, is in back of the envelope. (Make sure the finger is not overstretched onto the envelope portion, when pulling these sides.) , ,,,, Separate the sides of the envelope in the interior of the envelope.
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   Step 3: Grab the top edge and bottom edge slightly

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   Step 4: as you fold over the top side's perforated side till that perforation stops being folded.

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   Step 5: Pick up the fold

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   Step 6: and re-fold it until it reaches the other side and stops.

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   Step 7: Flatten the perforated sides again

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   Step 8: so they are at the same location as when you initially had to open it (laid completely flat).

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   Step 9: Situate your fingers to pull this perforated side away from the envelope.

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    Step 10: Fold the envelope so that one of the smaller sides have been folded

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    Step 11: using the same method as folding the perforation at the top (folding it one way

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    Step 12: then reversing course and folding it the opposite

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    Step 13: then returning to the midpoint and pulling it away.)

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    Step 14: Make sure the finger is not overstretched onto the envelope portion

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    Step 15: when pulling these sides.

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    Step 16: Repeat with the other side of the envelope.

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    Step 17: Turn this envelope back around again.

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    Step 18: Push your finger into the crevice made by the envelope's interior.

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