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Mail Etiquette

Writer: Alice CarrollAlice Carroll

Stumped over those who collect stamps.

It’s a legit hobby according to scouts.

Now email and social media have taken the thrill

out of old-fashioned cards wishing someone well.

 

Can’t bring myself to send condolence notes by email.

What would Miss Manners rule as proper etiquette?

Traditional holiday cards are next to collect.

Annual family pictures and updates don’t satisfy. 

Maybe an annual family update email or Facebook post in July.

 

Words don’t always come easily.

With onset of PD, legible penmanship fell apart.

Store-bought cards help express feelings with art.

When I’m at a loss for words, I turn to AI, my friend.

Hallmark cards I’m glad to send.

 

3 Comments


Martin Pickard
Martin Pickard
Jun 25, 2024

More change to be dealt with. I wonder what will come next?

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Jarlath Busby
Jarlath Busby
Jun 22, 2024

Agree it makes me uncomfortable when I see condolences in social media but I am set in my ways- there’s probably an emoji to reflect that!

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Alice Carroll
Alice Carroll
Jun 22, 2024
Replying to

I forgot to add my disdain for emojis. They are as misinterpreted as body language.

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