Communication

So, when we talk to friends in person we think nothing of it, because we're used to seeing them and can sometimes even anticipate their reactions, right? And when we Facebook a friend with a comment or wall post or instant message, there is nothing weird because, its only Facebook, so you can say just about anything you want. However, when you personally write a letter to someone, there is some variable that makes it different. Could it be that you physically had to write each word and put work into sending it? Or could it be that when you write a letter you don't say the same things that you would if you were in person or on Facebook? I have letter correspondence system set up with my friend back home in California. She goes to UC Berkeley, and since i have been at OU this spring semester, we have written letters. The letters contain your average talking material: what is new? This is new with me. Did you see that new Modern Family episode? I think that writing letters had more meaning and definitely more personal, because you physically have to write it out, put stamps on it, and find time out of your oh so busy college life to drop it off at the mail box. It seems people thinks its Archaic to send personal letters back and forth, when they could just send them a text, call, or Facebook message. Writing letters also, in my opinion, makes conversation more sustainable because rather than texting every 5 mintures or wall posting every couple days, you write a letter ever week or so. This weekly letter has experience you have had and thoughts about the future, there is just more to talk about and it's easier to keep a correspondence going.