I thought this would be interesting.
Snail mail
Phone calls
Texts
FaceTime
Facebook Messenger
Other
I use a mix of electronic methods, and even do cards and letters often.
I thought this would be interesting.
Snail mail
Phone calls
Texts
FaceTime
Facebook Messenger
Other
I use a mix of electronic methods, and even do cards and letters often.
All including actual face to face visits except:
FaceTime - very occasionally
Facebook Messenger - never
WhatsApp- I have this but rarely use it
As Cicero said, “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”
Meet in person
Text
Instant messenger (Spark)
Phone calls
Cards and gifts sometimes via snail mail
I use WhatsApp with a friend in Canada who is not on any social media. While my unlimited Verizon plan covers calls and texts to Canada, friend has to pay per text to the US. WhatsApp is fine.
All but snail mail and WhatsApp.
Friends: I keep in touch on Facebook and Messenger, sometimes text.
Family: Text mostly, then phone, and I go to some lengths to see them in person. I try to make a trip to CT once a year to see aunts and cousins. This year is my first year renting a house for face-time with my grandkids. I like it... we've seen them 4 times already and had great fun. Yesterday I met them at a park, and my 2 1-2 year old grandson who barely knew me when we left for Grand Isle last summer went running when he saw me across the park into my arms. Sometimes there is NO substitute for in-person visits.
I don't like calling friends or family on the phone unless we've arranged it in advance. I feel like it's an invasion of sorts.
"Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it--every, every minute?" Emily Webb, Our Town
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I never heard of what’s ap until my kids told me that would be the only way we could stay in contact when they were in Asia. Seeing someone in person is the best of course. Catherine, we bought the house next door to my parents and they were very close to my kids.
Text
rare snail mail
Occasional phone call to some
Every 5y we have a big reunion-this year 39 people. I am super excited!
We live in IN, FL and Alaska. Only use Facebook. I see them every 5 years or so.
Snail mail - letters with a couple of people, cards more frequently
Phone calls
Texts
Facebook Messenger
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