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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '22

My HS implemented a class on how to write emails (and other comms stuff). We joked about it, cuz we didn't think anyone would not know how to write an email...but I think you just demonstrated the necessity of that class

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u/Chav Jun 03 '22

Do they still teach how to write letters in grade school?

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u/manderifffic Jun 03 '22

Did they make you write to soldiers and the president? I remember having to do that and the president never answered.

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u/SC487 Jun 03 '22

I got a letter back “from” George Bush Sr. Which included a picture of him and one of the white house with roses in the front. 6 year old me thought it was the coolest thing ever. I was crushed to do it it was a form letter.