2. Compare the importance of writing letters for older and younger generations.
I think that the older generations are more likely to write letters, because they grew up without the
Internet or a cell phone. They are used to handwriting, while the younger generation has the habit
of typing on a keyboard. Young people don't write letters very often. They send text messages or
chat online on a regular basis.
3. Why do many people feel differently about receiving a personal letter rather than
an email?
Handwritten letters are definitely more personal. Letters are more meaningful, more significant
than emails, because it takes a long time to write them. In addition, we rarely receive letters
nowadays, so we usually appreciate them even more. On top of this, when someone writes in
Chinese, we can see his or her handwriting, and through the handwriting, we can tell the person's
mood. Chinese characters reflect a lot about one's personality: we can see if the person wrote fast,
if he or she was careful, or excited; we can see which words the writer insists on. Someone's
writing style can tell you a lot about the person.
4. How important is the sending of cards in maintaining a relationship?
I think it's not as important as in the past. Nowadays, people keep in touch through the Internet
and emails. It is so convenient to talk to people online. There are many Instant Messenger
programs such as MSN or Skype, or QQ in China. We can chat with each other immediately, and
it is free. It's like a phone conversation that can last hours. Very few people now use mail, paper
letters or cards. It’s a little old-fashioned, although quite nice when you receive mail.
5. Compare the effect of receiving a card and receiving a present.
Well, I think that receiving a present is usually more exciting, because it's a surprise and you never
know what you are going to get. Cards and letters are meaningful, yes, but birthday cards or New
Year cards are pretty much all the same. But in any case, for both cards and gifts, it's the thought
that counts.
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