When was the last time you wrote or received a handwritten letter?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
India
July 28, 2024 5:21am CST
For most of us , handwritten letter occupy a special place in our hearts. We learnt the art of writing such letters from our parents and we started writing letters. We felt more connected with words and we see more personal value in those letters. In fact, we hold sentimental value for these letters that we still would have kept them in our safes.
The last time I wrote a letter was when I wrote a letter to my father who was then stationed abroad. The last time I received a handwritten letter was again from my father when I was graduating. I still have the letter with me and well I understand the value of those handwritten letters now. Even printed letters can bring in such feelings . So when was the last time you wrote or received a handwritten letter?
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@pitsipeahie (5758)
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28 Jul 24
I know it sounds exaggerated but probably 30-35 years ago. Yes, that's ages ago!
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@pitsipeahie (5758)
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29 Jul 24
@RevivedWarrior I don't have anyone to write a letter to anymore and those who used to write me back then had stopped sending. They'd rather call overseas or long distance than send postcards or letters. Then came the internet, the more the snail mail was lost.
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
29 Jul 24
That is the longest I have heard of .Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
@ptrikha_2 (49766)
• India
28 Jul 24
I used to write and receive handwritten letters from my family members when I was staying out of my home town, between 2000 and 2004.
After that I do not think this trend went on, since emailing replaced it.
Plus I was back to my home town so there was no need to write and receive handwritten letters from parents.
It was a good trend in many ways.
Sometimes I get hold of my letters from archives and it ignites some nice memories.
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
29 Jul 24
You are right in pointing out the period mid 2000s .With smartphones ,cheaper calling options, internet and later WhatsApp there is no need to write a handwirtten letter. Communication has become way easier and faster. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
29 Jul 24
It has been long for many to have had handwritten letters.Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
29 Jul 24
Most provided that timeline. Thats when internet and smartphones became affordable.Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
29 Jul 24
Very true. With mail and WhatsApp, there is no need for letter writing.Thanks for sharing!
@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
28 Jul 24
I do not even remember when I wrote or received a letter. Must be more than 20 years.
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@annierose (21977)
• United States
28 Jul 24
The last time I wrote a handwritten letter was to my ex boyfriend when we were apart. The last one I received was from my friend abroad. Both of these letters mean so much to me, and I cherish them dearly. It's amazing how something as simple as a handwritten letter can create such lasting memories.
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@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
29 Jul 24
Very true - handwritten letters can create lasting memories.Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (3853)
• India
29 Jul 24
Wow, grandchildren still writing letters.You are lucky.Thanks for sharing!
