How do i select an email without opening it?

I would like to send certain emails right to trash without opening them. Everytime i select a message, it opens first.

SparkyGraphics wrote:
I really don't see how my email client would effect this problem.
Each email client has their own settings.  Like fingerprints.  No two are alike.  Some are better than others. 
Me personally, I've never used Apple's pre-installed Mail program.  And, I never assume all the users here who post (like yourself) uses Mail either.  Reason why I asked the question. 

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