Do you still send Greeting Cards or you just send a text mesage & e-mail?

Greeting Cards - Do you still send Greeting Cards?
Philippines
May 15, 2009 2:51am CST
Hi fellow mylotters. I just want to ask you guys if do you still use Greeting Cards to greet your friends and family? or do you just send them text messages or maybe send them e-mail greetings?Nowadays, with our technology, I think most of the people are just sending their greetings via text message or via e-mail. But for me, sometimes I used Greeting Cards to greet my friends and family on certain occasions. I think they will appreciate it more to receive Greeting Cards than a text message or an e-mail. But I guess many of us here are not using Greeting Cards nowadays. I wonder is the greeting cards old fashioned? or it is still widely used?
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46 responses
15 May 09
I have always thought that greeting cards are a bit pointless. I would see no problem with sending somebody a text message or email, it would save a lot more resources. Lets be honest they normally end up in the bin a day or 2 later.
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@patgalca (18174)
• Orangeville, Ontario
18 May 09
Good point. I was putting greeting cards in the recycle bin (unless they are from my kids or husband), but now keep them in a craft box where the pictures can be cut out and used for crafts.
• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi there. Yes, I think there are some person who would do that, but I guess many people still treasure those cards. But with the technology nowadays, I think they prefer Text messages or email to greet them. Thanks for sharing...;o)
@gcorp09 (940)
• Singapore
15 May 09
I will say that I had not send a greeting card to my friends in years. I will usually send text message to people. However, I do have a close friend who do still mail me greeting cards over the years to my address. I feel happy to receive it, but I admit that I'm not those who send out greeting cards in return. I do not think that greeting cards are old-fashioned. It is just that I'm too lazy to buy and post it to my friends... I think the popularity of greeting cards had dropped a lot over the years. I still remember in my school days, most of us will send greeting cards to each other during birthdays and during festive celebrations. Nowadays, most people will send text message to send their greetings only...
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• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi there. I have also a friend who until now is sending me birthday greeting cards. Like you, when I received it, I feel happy and excited. She also send me personalized greeting cards in which she herself makes the cards. But sometimes I forgot to send her greeting cards so I just greeted her in Friendster and just send her text messages. But likewise I still send her greeting cards often. Thanks for sharing....;o)
@gcorp09 (940)
• Singapore
18 May 09
Hi, It's really rare that someone sends out personalized greeting cards. You must be a special friend of hers. I think she should be fine even though you do not send her greeting cards in return. Do treasure your friendship with her... Happy mylotting.
• Philippines
20 May 09
Hi, Yes, she is one of my special friend way back in our Elementary Days. She is one year older than me. Since we moved to a city, we rarely see each other, but we still have communication with each other via phone calls and text messaging. Surely, I will treasure my friendship with her as always. But I make it a point to send her greeting cards without any occasion, just to say hi and missing her. Thanks ;o)
@techgurl (451)
• Greece
15 May 09
I always send greeting cards or e-cards to my friends and family, which I make myself. I send them mostly for birthdays and some holidays like Christmas.
• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi Techgurl, I think almost everyone send their greetings on occasions like Birthdays and Christmas. Thanks for sharing....;o)
15 May 09
I still send a lot of greeting cards, this is mainly because i make them myself as it is a lot cheaper than buying them and it's mroe special as well. Some people whom I don't tlak to as much as i used to get a text or a message on afcebook, but special people get birthday cards from me.
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• Philippines
18 May 09
HI there, Wow, looks like you really put effort on the cards you make. Just continue it and I am sure the persons who received those will feel so happy and thankful that you remember them. Nice work....Thanks for sharing....;o)
@dlr297 (5409)
• United States
17 May 09
I still send greeting cards, and i still receive them....I do not have a cell phone so i can not send a text message, and i know a lot of people that do not use a computer. I do not think that it is old fashioned to send a greeting card, I still think that it is more personal to pick out a card and send it.
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• Philippines
19 May 09
hi there, yes, sending greeting cards are being used these days, but i think not like before. I think it also depends to whom you will send the greetings. Just like what I said before, you can categorize your friends in what type of greetings will you send him/her. But I think for most of us here, it is preferred to send greeting cards to your immediate family members and closest friends. Thanks for sharing...;o)
@hireshd (490)
• India
15 May 09
Yes Greeting cards are still used by me because I still consider that greeting card convey more than just sms or emails. They show more affection to whom you are giving. People may consider it to be old fashioned but still since greeting cards are being sold makes a statement that they are liked by people! We share same though on greeting cards!! Happy Mylotting!
• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi hireshd, very well said. Thanks for sharing....;o)
@hireshd (490)
• India
18 May 09
You are welcome:)
@balasri (26537)
• India
22 May 09
I stopped sending cards to people.I do the text messages and send images too.And most of the time I prefer to wish the people on phone t have that special feeling.
@balasri (26537)
• India
28 May 09
I definitely agree with you.Nothing can replace the feeling of having it in your hand and touch the love and warmth.Comparing the others look like just illusions.
• Philippines
27 May 09
Hi Balasri, I guess most of the people send greeting cards nowadays via text message or via e-mail, I think they are more convenient and easy to use and besides it is much cheaper that sending greeting cards. Greeting cards has a fee of postage and I think some people don't want to pay so much. But, in my opinion, sending greeting cards is still the best way to greet your family & friends. I'm sure the receiver of those will be happy to receive one from yours. But with the fast pacing of our technology, most people use text message and e-mail. But whatever ways you choose, the thing is you remember them. Thanks for sharing...;o)
• Philippines
28 May 09
Hi Balasri, Yes, it is a different feeling once you got greetings especially personal greeting. I think greeting via phone call is a nice way too. I do it sometimes. If my time is running out.....;o) Thanks...
@lynnchua (3412)
• Singapore
15 May 09
I used to send greeting cards but not any more since two years back. I change to send picture message and e-card through mail as I think it more easily. I don't think greeting cards are old fashioned but just imagine if everyone is still sending greeting cards and there will be a lot of "rubbish" after the occasions as I think most people will just throw away the cards.
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• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi Lynn, Yes, sending picture messages and e-card are much easier than sending greeting cards. I think different people has their own opinions and yes, some people don't like to retain cards, but others still keep it. But I guess the saying is true, :it's the thought that counts". Thanks for sharing....;o)
@mentalward (14691)
• United States
16 May 09
For special people and for special reasons I send cards through the mail. It says more than whatever the card is saying... it says that you put thought, time and money into it which translates into "I care about you". Of course, the United States Postal Service isn't doing their part to keep this form of greeting cards going! The rate just went up again to 44 cents for one first-class postage stamp. At Christmas time, I mail out cards to everyone if I know I won't be seeing them, but hand them out to the people who come to my house or if I know I'll be going to their homes during the holidays. It saves a chunk of change every year!
@patgalca (18174)
• Orangeville, Ontario
18 May 09
In Canada the postage rate is .53c or more (I think it went up again - we have generic stamps with no value on them so that when the price goes up we can still use the old stamps).
• Philippines
18 May 09
hi there. yes, during Christmas Seasons, I do it also, handing cards personally or I just tie it along the presents. yes, it saves more. but when I canno't see them I make it a point to send one to them. And to all my other friends, I usually send them greetings through e-mail and text messages. thanks for sharing....;o)
@jlamela (4898)
• Philippines
15 May 09
I don't send greeting cards anymore because people believed it's already obsolete, so I just send text messages, emails and posts (in friendster and facebook)to my friends and love ones. Many years ago, I never fail in sending greeting cards to the people closest to me but as modern technology slowly taking place, I choose to just send text and email messages.
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• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi Jlamela, Yes, many people nowadays send text messages and post birthday greetings to their Friendster or Facebbok Accounts. I think it is better than not to remember them at all. Thanks for sharing .....;o)
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
15 May 09
On special occasion like Christmas and Birthdays, i still prefer to send greeting cards. It appeared as more personal to the receiver especially, to my family and close friends. I want them to know that i still care for them even though i had moved to another town. I only send email greetings to my colleagues and new friends..
• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi Myfb, Yes, same here also....I send Cards on Birthdays and Christmas too. And yes, it is more personal to send cards to your closest friends and family. Even though they are just simple greeting cards, the important thing is that you remember them. Thanks for sharing...;o)
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
22 May 09
I send a combination of them all but I don't send as many cards through the regular mail as I used to. It is more convenient to send electronic greetings and I just don't send as many greetings period. It's usually a time thing.
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
22 May 09
I make them so I had better use them! LOL
• Philippines
22 May 09
Hi Canelita, Good to hear that you still send Greeting cards. Yes same here also, I don't send Greeting cards like before. But I do send Greetings cards often during special occasions. Yes, like you, I send greetings via Email and via text messages too. Thanks for sharing....;o)
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• Philippines
18 May 09
Hmmm, I just greet via text (but at 12midnight). Via email, NO, but via friendster or facebook :D
• Philippines
19 May 09
Hi Minnie, Yes, I just do the same during holiday season to greet all my friends via text. But how do you greet your relatives or the one who is close to you? you don't send greeting cards anymore? Thanks for sharing...;o)
• Philippines
20 May 09
No, I don't really send greeting cards anymore.
• Indonesia
15 May 09
Oh yes, I still send greeting cards to my friends, especially on their birthdays. I think it's more personal and it shows them how much I care.
• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi Natalia, Yes, same here, sometimes I send Greeting cards to my friends but oftentimes I forgot to send a card and just send them text messages...But I make it a point to send them greeting cards next occasions. Yes, I think greeting cards has this personal touch and for me also, i would love to receive it. Thanks for sharing...;o)
@soulist (2985)
• United States
20 May 09
I do still send greeting cards to like my grandma and other members of my family. I am about to go pick up one for my boyfriend just for the heck of it. I love him dearly and I think a little card saying so with a handwritten note will help him see how much he means to me.
• Philippines
21 May 09
Hi Soulist, Yes, Greeting Cards convey your message truly and more meaningful. Yes, same here also, I also send cards to my family and closest friends as well. Yes, I think your boyfriend will be happy to receive one from you. And it is one way to show how much you care for him. Keep it up friend. Thanks for sharing...;o)
• United States
15 May 09
I send real cards to my family for their birthdays and of course for weddings/graduations things we get invited to I use real cards that I make myself (one of my hobbies). I don't text for that reason, only for info. I used to send email cards but now I don't have time to look at all of them and make a decision. I just spent too much time looking.
• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi there, What a nice hobby you have. I guess only few person is like you who make personalized cards for their friends and family. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing ...;o)
• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi there, What a nice hobby you have. I guess only a few people is like you that make personalized greeting cards for their friends and Family. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing....;o)
8 Jun 09
I send greting cards to my family for their birthday and christmas along witha text message or email. I will always send cards as these can be kept where as messages can be deleted. I keep all my cards that my parents and family send me as its nice looking back at them. Cards make it more special and can suit all occasions, they can be funny, nice and alsorts.
• Philippines
11 Jun 09
Hi there, Yes, you are right sending greeting cards most especially in your immediate family makes them feel so much happiness. Yes, greetings reecived from mail & text messages can be deleted. There are people that throw away cards, but others like me still kept them. I can read them from time to time and I feel very happy reading them. Thanks for sharing....;o)
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
15 May 09
Yes cards are still being sent through postal mail or delivered in person by the recipient. I like this method far above the other method which is to send it through the internet. I think it's much more personal and much more appreciated.
• Philippines
18 May 09
Hi there. Yes, I agree with you. When you said Greeting Cards it is more personal and is well appreciated by the person who receives it. And there is the effort made ins ending those cards. Just continue it and I know many people will be happy to receive those cards. Thanks for sharing...;o)
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
18 May 09
Yes also not everyone has a computer and can not receive the cards without it, some people don't have an email either. So sending it through the postal mail ensures the person gets it, and postal mail offers insurance as well so that if it gets lost or stolen it can be tracked and reported! Of course, this is more for packages and not mail.
@csrobins (1120)
• United States
3 Jun 09
Yes. I definately still send greeting cards. I think they are much more personal and they send a different message. To me, sending a greeting card over an email or text shows that you put alot more time and thought into your card and it definately shows that you care alot more.
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Hi there... yes, sending a personal greeting cards has its own personal touch and it is a different feeling to receive one of those. But nowadays, some people prefer sending greetings via email or text message because it is much easier and cheaper compare than sending greeting cards from post. Thanks for sharing....;o)
@harmonee (1228)
• United States
19 May 09
I still like getting cards for people. I think it shows that you really thought about them, not just a last minute "oh shoot! I should send a text..." It just takes a little more effort to go get a card and write something personal in it. I also try to get the funny ones so the person can get a little laugh as well.
• Philippines
20 May 09
Hi Harmonee, Yes, it is a happy felling to receive cards from the people who cares for you.Because we all know the efforts made on how the cards are being sent to you/us. Yes, there are lots of cards these days, just like you said they have funny cards as well. Sometimes cards has a different language also.Like herein the Philippines, I have seen cards written in our native language also. So from time to time, cards have been improving today. Thanks for sharing....;o)