I don’t think that the average person considers themselves “old.” Most people cringe when they begin to feel like they are turning into their parents. For no apparent reason most of us reach a point where we hear ourselves saying things that our parents actually said, and are shocked to hear those words come out of our own mouths! (Especially when we are raising our children)
It is becoming more obvious to me that technology is moving rapidly and it is a challenge to keep up with it at times. All of the texting language that has developed could have its own dictionary. Abbreviations are the norm. In many schools it has been decided that teaching cursive handwriting is no longer important, because most of the communication is being done by computer.
Learning to type on a keyboard is more important than learning to write. That is unfortunate, because handwriting has been a person’s trademark. Does anyone remember the importance people have placed on handwriting analysis in the past? It actually has been pretty accurate. Handwriting has been considered an art. Some of the young people today cannot read cursive handwriting!
I would encourage you to try an experiment today. Instead of texting or emailing a message, pick up the phone and call the person you are communicating with. I believe that you will be more successful communicating your idea or opinion by actually talking to each other, rather than texting or emailing.
We are becoming limited in our communication skills. People can hide behind their emails, texts and computers. Being able to communicate with others enhances your success in relationships, at work and at home. Put down the cell phones today and start talking to each other. Let me know what happens!
“Now, let’s get going” xo Sally
