Ever since I was a kid, I loved getting personal mail. And when anyone sent a personal card, postcard or letter to me in the mail, it was always very special. That still holds true today. I definitely love getting phone calls, emails and blog comments. Facebook wall messages, text messages and e-cards are nice too. But there's something extra special about getting a hand-written piece of personal correspondence in the mail.However, I recently had a conversation with a friend and was told that people don't really care for getting personal "snail mail" anymore because "it's an extra piece of paper that I have to figure out where to store." According to this friend, technology has taken over and electronic communication is just as good, if not better because it doesn't take up physical space.
I disagree with my friend. What are your thoughts on this? Am I just too old-fashioned?
As an aside... I've received some nice mail since I moved to Vancouver. I so much appreciate the few postcards, cards, and even letters. I especially love the care packages of Trader Joe's items, and other yummy snacks! Thanks.
6 comments:
I think I do like getting personal hand-written letters and cards, even though I don't have a set place to put them. I think it's just a matter of reorganizing :)
Yes, there is something special about a personally written snail mail. But I have gotten soooo used to e mails that they are just as personal as a hand-written one, especially when it is addressed only to me without all the CC's. Besides, e mails save papers, and saving papers eventually saves a tree, agree? Don't get me wrong, I am not a member of the Sierra Club, just think that saving trees is a good idea.
I think it depends on the person receiving it and the purpose behind the correspondence. Some people have grown accustomed to the paperless route while others (myself included) still enjoy the personal snail mail.
There is something more special with a written note in the mail. I believe something different goes on in someone's mind when writing something than typing it. Also, I see the effort and thoughtfulness, which adds to the meaning behind the words when I read them.
It's just a matter of finding more time and space to organize them, as Julie says. =)
On a more personal note, I'm glad I still continue sending cards... Maybe you do too..? =P
For that extra personal touch, you gotta go with the snail mail.
Getting something hand-written will forever be better than getting an email or an e-card. It's just more convenient to do it that way.
hey, so have you gotten more "post" since you posted this blog?
Eunice - I am with you on this... I love receiving personal snail mails. Once in a blue moon when I spot a personally written mail among my pile of junk mails, I'd feel like finding gold and it always put a smile in my heart =)
-BD
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