What Is A Pen Pal?


by Eric Morris - Date: 2007-01-25 - Word Count: 308 Share This!

A pen pal is a person with whom one becomes familiar through an amiable, regular correspondence. Pen pals are also known as pen friends. Pen pal relationships are often used to practice reading and writing, probably even in a foreign language. These relationships may also increase the literacy of people regarding different nationalities and lifestyles. People generally communicate through post mail.

Pen pals could also have a short-term relationship. The decision of remaining pen pals for life may vary according to the relationships. Some people become pen pals to get rid of loneliness and improve long-distance relationships. At times, pen pals may also exchange gifts along with the letters. These gifts could be souvenirs or something that the pen pal may cherish.

Pen pals could be of any race, nationality, age, or sex. These people may have varied cultures and different religions. Some pen pals may also arrange to meet in "real-life." Pen pals generally have a network. This network may help people to gain a valuable understanding of the world. This network helps people to appreciate and realize the different existing cultures and lifestyles. To avoid hassles, pen pals tend to communicate in a common language.

Pen pals are not just restricted to writing letters on paper and posting them trough mail. At present, there are people communicating through e-mail. This is known as online pen pals. This method helps people to save money. However, there is a disadvantage as the communication is very ephemeral and short-lived. People prefer to receive paper letters as it gives them satisfaction of seeing their name imprinted on a letter in the mailbox. Pen pals may also trade post cards, stamps and anything else that is flat enough to fit in an envelope.

Pen pals are found even in today's high-tech world. Pen pal clubs are also found on the Internet, in newspapers and magazines.


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