Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Writing letters has played a huge role in our pattern of
communication
over the past years. However
, with the introduction of modern technology
– which has given rise to modern communication
, one can say that letter
writing may no longer be as necessary or as effective as it used to be in the past. In this
essay, I will argue that while letters helped our communication
greatly previously, technology
plays an even greater role in advanced and effective communication
.
Many years ago, the concept of letter
writing was seen as one of the best forms of communication
. We get the chance to express ourselves in writing to others who cannot be physically seen. However
, this
was so because there was no better medium of communication
available to us. A couple of years after, modern technology
was introduced with quite a number of alternative means of communication
such
as telephone, fax machines and mobile phones. with these mediums, we are able to communicate more effectively. The amount of time and energy used in conveying a message has reduced drastically. For example
, sending a letter
to someone in the past would take at least 2 to 3 days to get to the other person. Hence
, with the use of phones, we actually get to speak with people in real-time and get immediate responses.
The use of advanced modern technology
such
as computers and tablets e.g. IPad,
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enhanced the reduction of communication
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succeeded in reducing the distance between people. These forms of technology
have given us access to the internet which provides a wider range of communication
options with the use of social media. Presently, we are able to video chat with others using applications like Skype, Instagram, Facebook, Snap chat, Whatsapp and many more. Thus
, we no longer just get to speak with people and get immediate responses, we can actually see them too in real-time.
With these above points, we can therefore
conclude that modern communication
is not only more effective than letter
writing, it also
gives a notion that the other person is present with us, hereby making letter
writing highly unnecessary.Submitted by swtjen on
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The Greeting
Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.
Always start an informal letter in the ways:
- Dear + name
- Hi / Hello + name
‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.
For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:
- Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
- Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.