Must love cards

Hiya!!! Thank you sooo much for being here! Roll up your sleeves and let’s go!

The content of this post might surprise you more, or less, depending on where you are in the world and what the culture is there towards cards. Yes, cards, all possible sorts of cards! 

Three and a half years ago I was pleasantly surprised at the fact that the mail – The Royal Mail (doesn’t it sound extremely fancy?) – does not only exist but is vital in this country. I’m talking about actual mail, right? Like the old times when the postman would leave letters at your doorstep. Every single day the “postie” comes to our street in a red van with the Royal Mail logo, parks somewhere, and walks around the neighbourhood popping letters through our doors. Each door has room for letters or even flat packages to be popped through. The sound the flap makes would startle me at the beginning. Eventually, I got used to it. 

All relevant information is sent through the Post: Doctor’s appointments, Nursery/School acceptance letters, even your driving licence! However important that is, it’s not our main focus today. Today I want to discuss the relevance of cards for this community. 

Cards are a vital part of the community. There are shops exclusively devoted to cards. There’s a wide variety of cards in type, size and cost. I won’t focus on the size or cost, just on the type. Get ready!

Birthday cards of all kinds – for boys, for girls, for sons, daughters, husbands, friends, for specific ages. Graduation cards – From Nursery to University. New Home cards. Get Well Soon cards. New Born cards. Thinking Of You cards. Condolences cards. And my favourite ones – Thank You cards! 

If you are organised – like I try to be, though not fully there yet – you might always have a variety of cards at home for the main occasions. At least some that could apply for different circumstances. My dream? A drawer with colourful tag divisions for each of those types of cards! 

What value is behind writing cards? I believe there are a number of positive things behind the simple act of writing cards. It’s a way of showing you care. It implies taking the time to choose the right card and also to think of a message you want to share, plus looking for the words to best express that. The main value is social communication – and within it there’s caring, love, vulnerability and support, among others. 

Is writing cards part of your culture? If not, is that something you think you would enjoy doing? 

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Thanks a million for being here! It does mean a lot! Until next week, make sure your bilingual brain stays active! See you soon! 🙂