Does anyone use shorthand anymore?
By momiecat
@momiecat (997)
United States
August 23, 2008 9:26am CST
I know I am dating myself by asking this question but I learned to write Gregg shorthand when I was in school. I am now middle age and I still remember how to write shorthand and like to use it from time to time. I mostly use it when I don't want others to read what I am writing. However, sometimes when I go back to read it, I struggle a bit trying to figure out what I have written. I still think it is fun to use it as a hobby. I was never fast enough to use it in a job. I always tried to make the symbols too perfect and had trouble keeping up with the dictator dictating a letter or other. Just curious if anyone else uses it today.
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5 responses
@bhofmann1 (1)
• United States
2 Sep 09
I use shorthand every day in my job as Executivce Assistant to the President of a firm in Atlanta, GA. I love it and find it extremely useful. I also tutor this skill on a one-on-one basis.
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
24 Aug 08
Always wanted to learn how to write in that way so that I can take down notes that my professor would say during classes but, I really didn't ever end learning how..
Like you, I really like to learn how to write things that way in case I don't want others to be prying on my thoughts that I have put into writing.
Could be art and convenience both in the same time.
@PearlGrace (3171)
• United States
24 Aug 08
Hey momiecat.
I, too, used Gregg shorthand in high school and became quite proficient at it. And I used it for a few years in a job I had before I decided to go to college. I haven't used it now in over 25 years, and maybe even longer. Although I remember a few of the strokes and symbols, I would not be able to take it today. That's interesting that you still occasionally write in shorthand.
@paid2write (5201)
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23 Aug 08
I learned Pitman's shorthand, and I used it when I did office work. It was really useful for taking notes in business meetings. I could read back what each person had actually said, which made it easier to produce a condensed version in my reports.
I don't use my shorthand now. I think new technology has largely taken its place, but I believe it may still be used by some reporters and journalists, for making notes, as they can't always use a recording device.
@Lafemcrafts (475)
• United States
23 Aug 08
as long as it makes you happy do it .. we all have diffrent hobbies .. and I think its a good thing you can write and not let others know what you are saying.. keep it up :)
