Dear Questionable Advice, I am interested in writing letters. Do you have any advice on how to do this thing?
I certainly do! Until recently most people wrote letters and even now you may find yourself called upon to do it, so today we will let history tell us the best way.
First of all, you will need a piece of paper:
Then, of course you will need someone to write to. Keep in mind that postal workers are nosy and refrain from writing too often to members of the opposite sex. Scandal may result and no one wants that.
When you are writing words it's important to know how to spell them. I know it may seem excessive, but keep the following in mind:
Also, it's best to know a bit about common grammar. Many of us have struggled with the difference between a colon and a semi-colon but it's best to familiarize yourself with the basics of punctuation:
And finally, keep in mind that you are continuing a long-standing tradition that is slowly being killed by the modern world:
