Pen Pal- Explore New Buddy Domains In Cyberspace


by Rahul Rungta - Date: 2007-08-16 - Word Count: 525 Share This!

It's quite clear what the term pen pal means and it is also very clear to all how this has gradually turned into a hobby and passion to many of us for various reasons. Once there used to be a time when writing letters was the only mean for conveying one's presence and words to another. But those are days long past and the busy lives of 21st century are more engrossed in various gadgets that operate faster than even the pace of civilization. As a result, many devices have been invented to enhance correspondence with each other. But the world is round and no matter where you start from, sometime or other, you will return to the same place again. The old flame is always bound to come out again as a dormant volcano. This is one of the main concepts based on which, the custom of the pen pals or e-pals has come into existence. The warm touch of skin and whispers of love into the ears are far more desirable from the microphones than writing on the screen.

Now a day, there are many organizations and websites in the internet that are offering the provision to be penpals or, international penpals and the custom has achieved an international height for the state-of-the-art technology. The consequence is more beautiful and thrilling than ever before. As mentioned before, a penpal relationship frequently stands on the practice of writing. The art of writing is gradually gaining its place again; and in addition to this, globalization is clustering people from many corners of the world, thereby, encouraging inter-communication among different people, enhancing culture, improving literacy, awareness of other countries and life-styles. The biggest of all conveniences is ameliorating loneliness as people are getting their life partners, love and friends alike through this. Some people just get into the venture of the pen pals for a very short time while others remain in an everlasting bond through penpals and e-pals. Some other get more captured by their pen pal partners and thus, make eventual arrangements to meet face to face.

Penpals can be found of all ages, cultures and nationalities. Pals may want to hear from someone of their own age group, interests, specific occupations, hobbies, or opt for someone absolutely different from them to expand knowledge about the world. Being a part of a penpal or international penpal network is a way for some people to obtain a valuable understanding of the world outside their window as they come to know about each other and appreciate several cultures and lifestyles very different from his or her own. In recent years, penpal communication with prison inmates has expanded their acceptance over the Internet. Some pen pal letters are published in the magazines to attract more people so they can avail this provision and thereby, it has even become one of the biggest businesses of some websites. So no matter which part of the world you belong to or what culture you are a part of, in order to gain friends from around the globe, join the network of Penpals today and enjoy an experience, unique in its own right.

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