There’s a difference between speaking, texting, typing, and writing longhand. A difference in the way the words are formulated and expressed. A difference in the way the words are received.

Part of this has to do with tradition. Part of it has to do with technology and its availability. Speed of delivery plays a role too.

Some sound advice: make a clear choice about the media with which you communicate ... based on what you’re communicating and what you’re hoping to accomplish. The method matters, and there’s a big difference between what’s satisfactory and what’s best.