Day after day, more and more people become reliant on the technology that we know in modern times. With the tap of a finger, you are now able to send a lengthy message to anyone you desire, and that exact message can be copied to hundreds of people in your contact list, over and over again. You think to yourself “wow, that will make them smile” and it probably will. However, sending a digital message will always be one-upped by its “outdated” counterpart. Handwritten notes. A handwritten note still holds the same value in modern times because it shows the recipient how much you truly care, as well as gives the person a true memory of what you have said.
To put it simply, the art of writing has been diminishing for several years, and it’s a shame. Before touchscreen phones and even keyboard devices existed, people depended on their voices, pens, and paper to communicate. This previous interaction would be much more personal and intimate, but now that’s not the case. Mindlessly tapping away at a bright screen, you can say whatever you want now, and with the tap of a single arrow button, someone can receive a message. There is a lack of meaning behind digital communication. When you give someone a handwritten note, it proves that you put a lot of consideration into what you’ve had to say. Recently, I actually got into an argument with one of my best friends, and we were butting heads constantly over text. I thought things were done for good, but I took the time to personally deliver them a handwritten letter that was a lengthy page long. In short, they cried and we reconciled. Our miscommunication was resolved all thanks to that lovely handwritten note. Meaningful. Memorable. Physical. If handwritten notes didn’t hold any significance now, our friendship would still be soiled to this day.
Even more, when you text someone, things just aren’t as memorable. I for one, rarely remember even the most important things from texting, but I will remember a silly picture of a capybara wearing a donut that my friend just happened to send me. Even though my texting apps catalogue everything that my friends and I have said to each other, I won’t necessarily remember even a single thing. However, when giving someone a handwritten note, the chances that they remember what you’ve said will improve. Handwritten notes stand out from the digital world we live in every single day. When texting or emailing, the meaning behind our words are taken for granted, thus becoming something that’s just excused as soon as a conversation is over. When one receives a handwritten note, they’ll feel the true meaning behind what you have to say, and remember that moment indefinitely. Truly, a physical message holds a higher significance than a mindless message built of pixels.
Even though technology progresses more and more each day, old fashioned practices like handwriting notes should still hold the same meaning that they did years ago. While many may see it as a waste of their time, these messages will continue to have much more meaning than that of a phone. Of course, people will continue to submit to their devices like remotes do to a single TV, however, they should recognize that handwritten messages aren’t meaningless and should still hold a high regard in society nowadays.
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This has fully made me reconsider if handwritten letters are actually losing their meaning. The image chosen truly shows how much more memorable handwritten letters are compared to something like text or email. The 3 one-word sentences really emphasizes what main reason why hand-written notes are so meaningful, even in a world like today. Meaningful, memorable, and physical are all such great description words for hand-written notes/letters. Also, the title really caught my eye and hooked me into reading this. Excellent job!
ReplyDeleteI see that you included personal experiences. I think this was a great way to deepen the reading experience of your blog post, as it allows readers to put themselves in your place. It also seems that you have formed a sincere and reassuring tone in your piece, and I especially admire your use of lively and somewhat formal diction. I understand your perspective here, and I see now that your overall message of “handwritten cards hold more meaning than online communication” is a concept that some people I know would agree on. I think this was a compelling post of yours. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI can agree that handwritten cards are better than just sending a text message that aren’t really memorable. The use of technology has gotten pretty bad but there are some good things about them. The picture you took of your cards are pretty cool because it really shows that you can literally keep those cards for a lifetime.
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