of the conversation. It meant handwritten letters, carefully worded because paper and postage weren’t unlimited, and every word had to count.
These interactions built a different kind of closeness — one built on presence, not convenience. Conversations weren’t interrupted by notifications or split across multiple screens. When you talked to someone, you gave them your full attention, because there was nothing else competing for it.
Many people who grew up this way still deeply value face-to-face connection, phone calls over text messages, and handwritten notes over quick digital replies — not out
