I was reading the September issue of the Costco Connection and was especially interested in this month's debate: "Should students still be taught cursive writing?" I was somewhat surprised that there is even a debate. The replies against learning cursive seem to indicate that all is needed is technology and that cursive writing is no longer used or important.
From an etiquette perspective, there is a time and place for both technology and cursive writing. Cursive is important for handwritten thank you notes, letters, invitations, and more. Think of how you feel when someone makes the effort to send you a handwritten note rather than an email or a text. What impression does it make on you? Does it feel more personal? Handwritten notes go a long way in making impactful positive impressions. As people move more and more to technology, you will really stand out and be remembered by making the effort to actually write by hand. It is not old-fashioned or stuffy. Rather, it is courteous, memorable, and creates a personal connection you cannot make with an email or text.
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