{"id":2858,"date":"2013-02-12T15:40:34","date_gmt":"2013-02-12T20:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.123print.com\/?p=2858"},"modified":"2015-07-17T19:44:22","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T19:44:22","slug":"go-back-to-the-basics-actually-write-a-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/go-back-to-the-basics-actually-write-a-note\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Back to the Basics: Actually Write a Note!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PenWhen was the last time you received a handwritten note from a friend, family member or business associate? For some, you might realize it\u2019s been years! If for no other reason, you should consider sending a handwritten note of your own.<\/p>\n

I speak from experience because my husband and I often exchange love letters. I know, I know. That sounds really sappy, and maybe it is. But we both enjoy it. I talk a lot and my husband\u2019s pretty quiet, so writing letters lets us both say what we really mean without interruptions. Plus, reading \u2014 and re-reading \u2014 those letters is a real joy. Some day, when one or both of us are gone, they will be a treasure that a text message or email inbox could never replace.<\/p>\n

So why should you write a personal note or letter? Here are five good reasons:<\/p>\n

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Get Noticed<\/strong> \u2014 With \u201cjunk mail\u201d and bills being the majority of what people find in their mailboxes, a hand-addressed envelope and a handwritten letter will stand out in the pile of mail and get opened right away.<\/p>\n

Be Remembered<\/strong> \u2014 By writing a personal note, you are creating a keepsake. Yes, you could say the same things in an email, but printing out an email doesn\u2019t hold the same emotional value as a handwritten note.<\/p>\n

Create an Emotional Impact<\/strong> \u2014 Because the recipient knows that you took the time to handwrite the note, it is instantly more personal. The thoughts and feelings you express in writing have more impact because they seem more heartfelt.<\/p>\n

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Customized 123Print New Directions Large Memo Pad \u2014 perfect for writing a personal note!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Share a Smile<\/strong> \u2014 Whether you create and order your own personalized note cards<\/a>, custom memo pads<\/a> or personal letterhead<\/a> online, decorate a homemade card or just add confetti to a folded letter, you\u2019ll have fun putting it together and the receiver is likely have fun opening it, smiling or even laughing at your creativity.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a Simple Pleasure<\/strong> \u2014 There\u2019s something calming and cathartic about taking paper and pen in hand to express yourself with the written word. No glowing screens. No incoming emails to distract. Just you, your stationery and your thoughts and feelings.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, if you take the time to handwrite a personal note, the recipient is likely to respond in kind. Then you\u2019ll have the fun of receiving your own personal note. Try it; you might like it!<\/p>\n

Do you already write personal notes to friends, family or business associates? Let us know what kind of responses you receive. And if you think of other benefits to handwritten notes, please share them in the comments below, let us know at our 123Print Facebook page<\/a> or tweet us @123Print<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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