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The Lost Art Of Writing Letters! May I ask all some frivolous questions? Why we no more write letters? Why we like to communicate with each other now mostly through e-mails or by Cell phones? In addition, could we express ourselves clearly, as we could have done in the past by writing each other letters? Why we do not like to communicate with each other in the way our parents and ancestors did last 2000 years?? Do we agree that various persons for various reasons could misuse the modern communication facilities ? Do we not missing personal touch when we use these facilities to communicate emotional inner thoughts. A friend of mine who is also a member of this site told me some months back about receiving a long e-mail from a very senior member of the site who frequently boasts mostly to new members about his marrying some one from the site. He also repeats like a pet bird how deeply these two love each other. However, the e-mail received by my friend from this man told her a different story. The man clearly expressed his fascination for a woman (my friend being one such lady of mixed origin from an island) having tanned skin. My friend considered this e-mail as not only misleading but also a misuse of the e-mail facility available to us. My friend asked me whether I do think that old-fashioned letter writing was better than the current instant methods of expressing so called love. She also pointed out to me that the instant method to communicate emotion might finish an existing relation very quickly! She mentioned the message as an example of this type of unwanted situation! I could not answer my friend correctly so far and therefore I leave these questions to my readers for answers if there are any! May be some day We shall be able to tell more about this particular case!! Could anyone tell me what were the virtues of old fashioned letter- writing? Lastly, could anyone tell the future of human communication?? Happy Reading: All are invited to kindly participate.   |
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Look, Letter-writing is very nice but the price of 1st class postage is not. I limit letters to people with no computer or condolences now. So much simpler
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I only "write" to one person. A lady in California that called Alfie after his article appeared in the Reader's Digest magazine. He put me on the phone after he talked to her. We talked for about an hour!  She is in her early 80s.It turned out that she lived in the same town that I lived in as a teenager. We enjoy writing each other. She said she loves to write letters. Hmmm, just realized I haven't answered the letter I got from her last week...I will do it today.
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Pansy, Thanks for stopping by my blog and also for leaving meaningful comments there on. While appreciating the comments, I must request you to remember those days when you felt like to receive such a letter almost everyday. Pansy those golden days are gone and will not come back again! Best wishes. Stay well.
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earthytaurus, Many thanks for your visit to my post. I am also delighted to read your comments left there on. Many of us have perhaps forgotten our past. I felt like reminding the good old past.. My intention was also to point out how we misuse the modern facilities made available to us. I am in full agreement with what you have mentioned in your post. Thanks again, ET. Stay well and happy too.
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You are very correct, It is impossible even to guess!!
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[SIZE 6] boogie, You are very correct, boogie. Those were the days that one could never forget. I could still remember how I used to wait for the postman a block away from my home!! You could imagine why! boogie, do you wish like me to travel through those days again? I am sure that modern habits will ruin such journey completely. I agree, we might loose the ability to write. Thank you once again for stopping by my my blog and also for participating in the discussion!! Best wishes and regards.
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Toolips, As usual you have strong points, I would not contest these points. But I intend to point out that the pleasure of waiting for a hand written letter can not be compared with any thing modern!! Believe, it might have happened in your case too. I Shall however tell you to keep in mind the danger of misusing the modern facilities by the modern humans. Best wishes, Toolips.Keep well always, Regards.
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Look, Letter-writing is very nice but the price of 1st class postage is not. I limit letters to people with no computer or condolences now. So much simpler Archer, Letter writing was expensive at that time also if we keep in mind our income portfolio of that time! Glad to know that you have not given up the matter altogether.Thanks Archer for this. And also for your visit here on my blog. Do not please forget to come in future too! Stay well and happy!
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I only "write" to one person. A lady in California that called Alfie after his article appeared in the Reader's Digest magazine. He put me on the phone after he talked to her. We talked for about an hour! She is in her early 80s.It turned out that she lived in the same town that I lived in as a teenager. We enjoy writing each other. She said she loves to write letters. Hmmm, just realized I haven't answered the letter I got from her last week...I will do it today. Abelle. Really, glad to hear that you have not forgotten to write letters yet. At least that pretty lady of 80 plus is still in your list. Thanks Abelle. The pleasure of writing letters to a beloved is worth remembering throughout the life! Regards and best wishes!
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Writing letter? Why, when you are a professional at bad mouthing people in the room when you think they are chatting with a wonderful lady whom you would like to treat like dirt on the bottom of you feet!!! . The beginning of life, conception..
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boogie, Thanks for your meaningful post. I fully agree with it. Your grandson is very much correct.He appears to be farsighted too. Thanks again for your kind visit. Wishing you best of everything.
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Looklook, Frankly saying, nowadays with the new technology, I imagine, very few people are still writing letters comparing to long ago. First of all writing a letter, getting the stamp, mailing it at the post office or elsewhere, do waste much time and takes time also to reach the receiver, while sending an email or talking personally to one via the net or text on mobile and so no, are much more quicker in sending and receiving a reply too, it's within seconds even. But the old fashion is just remembered of the past now, I can't see myself, sitting to write a letter as in the old days really. The technology has gone so far and overcoming all these. Imagine just sending a letter to an foreign country, may take about 8 to 10 days to reach or even more from other countries also and to receive a reply too but while via the net it takes seconds only. So, really am not of the idea of writing letters., I better live in the present with modern facilities, it suits me far better. I have simply stated my real opinion about it. Thanks for the blog. With my best wishes. Lisa. PS: I wonder why all these wranglings and skirmish above !!.
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The last time I wrote a real letter was to my mother who died 4 years ago........She lived in Norway for the last 40 years of her life and so, as and adult, I only knew my mother through these letters........Your blog has given me a resolution to write to some friends far away......but first, to get their addresses, because in these days of emails, we don't keep up with mailing addresses........ Glad to know that my blog has given you a resolution to write to some friends far away. I consider this as a great achievement for me. Thanks Lulu for your new resolution. Lulu. I still write long letters to my dear relatives. They read the letters and also make replies regularly.Hope you will be able to collect the addresses of your relatives soon. Thanks once again for your visit as well as for your kind comments. Best wishes and regards.
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Looklook, Frankly saying, nowadays with the new technology, I imagine, very few people are still writing letters comparing to long ago. First of all writing a letter, getting the stamp, mailing it at the post office or elsewhere, do waste much time and takes time also to reach the receiver, while sending an email or talking personally to one via the net or text on mobile and so no, are much more quicker in sending and receiving a reply too, it's within seconds even. But the old fashion is just remembered of the past now, I can't see myself, sitting to write a letter as in the old days really. The technology has gone so far and overcoming all these. Imagine just sending a letter to an foreign country, may take about 8 to 10 days to reach or even more from other countries also and to receive a reply too but while via the net it takes seconds only. So, really am not of the idea of writing letters., I better live in the present with modern facilities, it suits me far better. I have simply stated my real opinion about it. Thanks for the blog. With my best wishes. Lisa. PS: I wonder why all these wranglings and skirmish above !!. Delighted to see you here, Lisa. Seems you have read the blog more than once before leaving comments here on my post. You have many points which can not be overlooked. However, think about the personal touch! Are we not missing the touch? Ponder on this point. Think once again. Look at the last question! What is the future of human communication? Thanks once again Lisa for taking interest on my blogs. Wish you a happy weekend,Lisa. PS. Never mind about the wranglings and skirmishes! It comes and goes.
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Look, Each one is really free to choose whatever one likes, it doesn't really bother me cause I do and I use what is really convenient to me, regardless of others opinion and choice. I just live and do according to my modern era. And concerning the Human communication of the future, technology-wise, it will always move forward and will not draw back but human communication physical-wise, does and will always depend on how human behaves in their communication towards one another because the same slap in return shouldn't hurt and one must not also expect in "A hen's egg to find a duckling" !!. That's what the quote says. Clear understanding to all good readers. Regards. Lisa.
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earthytaurus, Thanks for coming back. I am really happy to see that the blog has really made an impact on some of us. I agree with your final comment. Yet I respect those who does not agree with us. Have a happy weekend.
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Look, Each one is really free to choose whatever one likes, it doesn't really bother me cause I do and I use what is really convenient to me, regardless of others opinion and choice. I just live and do according to my modern era. And concerning the Human communication of the future, technology-wise, it will always move forward and will not draw back but human communication physical-wise, does and will always depend on how human behaves in their communication towards one another because the same slap in return shouldn't hurt and one must not also expect in "A hen's egg to find a duckling" !!. That's what the quote says. Clear understanding to all good readers. Regards. Lisa. Lisa, Most delighted to see you back on this page. I sea no reason to disagree with your views. However ,at the same time, I like to be a bit old fashioned too! I would always like the old way of face to face communication more than anything!
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Looklook, Thanks for your hereby reply. Yes, I do agree and respect each personal choice and opinion. Thanks again and best regards. Lisa.
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Wonderful news earthytaurus! I am really delighted to learn that You have at last penned and posted a letter yesterday. I feel really proud that I could motivate at least one dignified member of this site to write a letter!! Hope , you will surely tell me if and when you receive a reply to this letter!. Best Wishes and Kind Regards, Take care,dear earthy,always.
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Never Mind, earthytaurus! At least, you tried!! May be, some day our efforts will be fruitful!!!
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