With all the technology we have today, you can write an email anytime, message someone on Facebook whenever, or even text a person in a flash. Don't get me wrong, these things are all great and come in handy when you need to send something to someone quickly. But what about the old-fashioned "snail mail?"
That's right. I said snail mail. Actual pieces of paper in envelopes put in a mailbox for you to retrieve later that day. I use to love getting mail for my birthday, Christmas, or just because. Actually, I still love getting mail. You see, there's something about seeing an envelope in the pile of mail you just lugged inside that makes the day just a little better. It sounds ridiculous, but it's true. The moment you get something hand writtten in the mail, whether it be a card, letter, or invitation, you immediately open it without hesitation. I guess what makes mail so great is that you don't really expect it. I can honestly say that I am constantly checking my emails for updates on meetings, practice, games, etc. Rarely is there ever something that makes me smile or enlightens my day. The reason being, I think, is that we expect to get these kinds of notifications. Mail, on the other hand, leaves us to be surprised everytime because we do not expect to get any most of the time. Being surprised by a letter and knowing that someone took the time to write it and make it perfect, now that's something technology can't give.
I think you make an interesting point. We often here people, usually adults, bemoan the state of our generation because we don't value things like letters anymore. Media of communication such as e-mails and texts make us used to instant communication, and require less thought and attention to detail. A lot of the time, though, adults who complain about this are just falling into the cliche, "Back in my day things were better," complaints that adults, specifically parents, are notorious for. In this subject, however, as you've pointed out, Alex, they may have a point,
ReplyDeleteIt's true-- I love getting fun stuff in the mail (and by fun stuff I mean not college adverts)!! It's a shame that many adults despise mail because all they get are bills. In a world where we get straight to the point and we do it quicker, it's nice to write something out and mail it, for the subject will be revisited and explored at a later date. Good topic!:)
ReplyDeleteTechnology has allow us to evolve in our way of communicating. But a problem with that is that it makes us forget about how we communicate in the past. I think that hand writing a letter of appreciation is so much better than emailing it. It shows your devotion. But on the other than email is quick and easy to use. Both have benefits and I believe it depends on the person to choose which they like better.
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