When was the last time you took time to write a letter.
I mean, actually put pen to paper.
Some adults might still write the odd letter now and then, however I think it might be something unheard of for the younger generation.
The technological revolution has taken over and most youngsters of today are literally stuck to their electronic devices.
Now, don’t get me wrong, technology has its place, but we should not become enslaved by it.
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That’s why it was a breath of fresh air when I read an article this week of a young girl in the US writing a persuasive letter to a clothing retail company.
Even more interesting is that she is only seven-years-old and a first grader.
Having learnt the power of persuasion during her lessons, the youngster in her letter urged the clothing retailer to create jeans with real pockets.
She wrote: “I do not like that the front pockets of the girls’ jeans are fake. I want front pockets because I want to put my hands in them. I also would like to put things in them. Would you consider making girls’ jeans with front pockets that are not fake? Thank you for reading my request.”
Surprisingly, she got a response to her letter from the company.
It thanked her for taking the time to write to them about pockets on girls’ jeans.
The company also said that the kids products team appreciated her information and that it was great feedback for them as it developed new products.
Also, it sent her four pairs of jeans and jean shorts with real pockets.
One would have initially thought that the girl would not have received a response at all.
However, I would like to believe this company listens to all its customers, be they seven or 70.
Sometimes, the old-fashioned way gets answers quicker.
But in this case it was a combination of the old with the new, as the company’s response was also posted on her school’s Facebook page.
This shows that there is a place for all manner of communication methods.
Also, in this situation, it’s so much more than letter writing, it’s opening the direct lines of communication and building confidence in one’s self to approach anyone, be it a peer or the CEO of a large company.
It’s not all about just being tech savvy.
One need not go too far to notice that teenagers, or children who are much younger glued to their devices.
It’s the same case in my family.
This little girl’s actions has now motivated me to encourage the children in my family to take take time off from the devices and to use my powers of persuasion to get them to write letters.
How successful I am is a story for another day.
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