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Why would someone keep an empty envelope?

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Anothernamebite · 18/09/2024 15:59

To ask why a person would keep an open but empty envelope with their name on the front. They haven't mistakenly kept it. I know this because it has been deliberately moved from its original place and hidden in a new place while they were tidying up.

OP posts:
YellowphantGrey · 18/09/2024 16:08

Why don't you ask them? And why have you searched for it after it had been moved and hidden?

Original poster
Anothernamebite · 18/09/2024 16:07

It has been hidden inside a packet of printed photos.

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Citrusandginger · 18/09/2024 16:07

I don't know but my DH seems to want to hang on to them too.

He is quite happy to deal with or bin the envelope contents, then leaves the envelope on the side. Drives me ever so slightly potty.

blitzen · 18/09/2024 16:06

I do this with envelopes with my child's writing on, which are special to me. Also if I intend keeping the card that came with it in a memory box etc.

takealettermsjones · 18/09/2024 16:06

I'm so curious about why this has ended up as a Mumsnet post rather than just asking the person 🤣

BabyofMine · 18/09/2024 16:05

Why do you care if it’s not your envelope mind your own bloody business!
And that still counts if the person is your child.

Gogosmarty · 18/09/2024 16:05

I keep used envelopes in case I need an envelope for something! And just scribble on a new name or sticker over...

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Anothernamebite · 18/09/2024 16:04

The envelope had been torn open so not reusable. It had also been folded over several times.

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sandycornishcrocs · 18/09/2024 16:04

Maybe stop nosing around when you’re cleaning.

Sirzy · 18/09/2024 16:04

My grandpa used to keep them as scrap paper, used it when he was doing accounting or making notes or something. He had envelopes everywhere

takealettermsjones · 18/09/2024 16:03

I have a post it note with my name on (amongst other words of course) in a deceased relative's handwriting. Maybe something like that?

Celticliving · 18/09/2024 16:02

I had an empty envelope on my desk with my name on it. I kept it, cos I thought it might come in useful for something else.

HTH.

LadyMacbethssweetArabianhand · 18/09/2024 16:00

Because it means something to them? Just ask

Celticliving · 18/09/2024 16:00

Ay?

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