I indeed recall receiving some invitation cards when I was younger. Here in Latin American culture it is common for girls to have an special party when they turn fifteen years old, invitation cards are as colorful and extravagant as possible. It is one of those kinds of event which still culturally require invitation cards, but birthday invitations and other kind of cards are indeed heading to be completely displaced by electronic cards.
We're simply growing in a generation which is pretty much accustomed to handling electronic devices and typing information down (instead of hand writing it).
I would rather if it was not that way and people still cared to handle physical gifts, instead of just displaying images in a screen, the latter feels colder and with less feelings attached to it than the former.
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Well, I can tell you that invitation cards are common use where I live and they are well liked and used. Honestly, when reading your post the first thing that came to mind were the physical cards from collectible games that are anything but dead. Some of these call for prices in excess of 5000 USD and many times the special editions in mint condition go on auction for ridiculous prices bought by people who want "alternative assets".
I would like to chime in and say on one side I think they are going extinct particularly
with the younger generations. I could imagine they see the whole process of going
to a shop, choosing the right card, writing a message and going to a post office to send
waay too laborious when they can just send a message and a meme or something
without spending any energy and instantly.
If I go to a newsagent here or a supermarket they still dedicate a large portion of their
shelving to cards! surely there must be a demand still for them but I would say its
with an older generation, I think soon there will be less space dedicated to those!
with the younger generations. I could imagine they see the whole process of going
to a shop, choosing the right card, writing a message and going to a post office to send
waay too laborious when they can just send a message and a meme or something
without spending any energy and instantly.
If I go to a newsagent here or a supermarket they still dedicate a large portion of their
shelving to cards! surely there must be a demand still for them but I would say its
with an older generation, I think soon there will be less space dedicated to those!
At first I thought you were talking about physical bank cards, which are also in decline the past few years with mobile apps and virtual cards being on the rise; my bank is even offering a free virtual credit card.
Anyway, returning to the subject, everything is becoming virtual nowadays, so I'm not surprised that there's a major decline in physical cards, the last invitation I received was a wedding one and apart from that, I don't recall receiving one the past five years. Honestly, it makes sense, we now use social media and digital methods of communication.
Anyway, returning to the subject, everything is becoming virtual nowadays, so I'm not surprised that there's a major decline in physical cards, the last invitation I received was a wedding one and apart from that, I don't recall receiving one the past five years. Honestly, it makes sense, we now use social media and digital methods of communication.
Not really, physical cards haven't gone into extinction but it depends on your age and the people that you mingle with. People that are not used to the internet still give physical cards and also people in special offices and CEOs of a company do receive physical card. For instance, your daughter haven't seen any of these physical cards because you don't have people who believe in physical cards as your friends but you have those that are in the digital world.
I agree that your class in society will somehow determine the amount of cards you receive. Top business executives, influential politicians and celebrities will always receive cards since people will want them to show respect and love. Maybe my daughter would have seen a card if I was part of the wealthy.
But I also don't think that age is a valid point as to why people don't receive physical cards. Physical cards can be sent or received by anyone regardless of age. A child can receive more cards than a grown-up.
Physical cards might not have gone extinct, but their use is reducing. My point is that eCards or digital cards have taken a large chunk of the card market.
Digital communication is on the rise but physical cards like birthday, anniversary & Christmas cards are not entirely going out of circulation. Some people still value the personal touch & sentiment of handwritten notes. Special occasions often call for big expressions of love & appreciation that digital messages don’t fully replicate.
Not really, physical cards haven't gone into extinction but it depends on your age and the people that you mingle with. People that are not used to the internet still give physical cards and also people in special offices and CEOs of a company do receive physical card. For instance, your daughter haven't seen any of these physical cards because you don't have people who believe in physical cards as your friends but you have those that are in the digital world.
Text messages have also taken the place of cards partially. I do recieve Christmas cards towards Christmas day but not birthday cards. I appreciate physical cards a lot because you can use them for decoration for remembrance. We also have wedding invitation cards or haven't she seen one.
Text messages have also taken the place of cards partially. I do recieve Christmas cards towards Christmas day but not birthday cards. I appreciate physical cards a lot because you can use them for decoration for remembrance. We also have wedding invitation cards or haven't she seen one.
I was teaching my daughter cultural and creative arts today and I discovered that she doesn't know what is invitation cards. Further enquiries show that she has never seen any card in her life. And I just remembered that there is a part of our lives that is missing.
While growing up, it was usually to receive greetings, exam success, emotional, invitation and ceremonial cards. We used to have a heap of cards, and they were beautiful. They come in different designs and shapes. When someone is sick, it is common to receive get-well-soon cards. Those days we usually give girls beautiful cards to express our love to them.
It seems everything has gone online. It is common to send digital cards to emails, social media and other platforms without printing physical cards. I have not received any card since this year, and that's a shift from what it used to be.
But I cherished physical cards more than these online ones. Going to the hospital and seeing different cards wishing the patient a quick recovery is wonderful. Arranging and reading those wedding, birthday, and Christmas cards is wonderful. Sometimes, we keep cards and read them for memories. Watching your crush reading your card and smiling gives you so much excitement. But it seems those days are gone.
While growing up, it was usually to receive greetings, exam success, emotional, invitation and ceremonial cards. We used to have a heap of cards, and they were beautiful. They come in different designs and shapes. When someone is sick, it is common to receive get-well-soon cards. Those days we usually give girls beautiful cards to express our love to them.
It seems everything has gone online. It is common to send digital cards to emails, social media and other platforms without printing physical cards. I have not received any card since this year, and that's a shift from what it used to be.
But I cherished physical cards more than these online ones. Going to the hospital and seeing different cards wishing the patient a quick recovery is wonderful. Arranging and reading those wedding, birthday, and Christmas cards is wonderful. Sometimes, we keep cards and read them for memories. Watching your crush reading your card and smiling gives you so much excitement. But it seems those days are gone.
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