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beautifuldreamer · 09-26-2009, 09:28 PM

I very rarely write in cursive unless I'm writing a short thank you card, or signing a salutation. Other than that, it's print all the way. This question popped into my mind when I was at school and I saw many of my friends taking cursive notes in class... I just find it unusual.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-26-2009, 09:30 PM

Definitely a mixture of both. Cursive is easier for some letters, and print is easier for others I guess lol.

Marvo301 · 09-26-2009, 09:32 PM

Mostly print. About the only time I use cursive is when I'm signing my name.

Cactus Jack · 09-26-2009, 09:32 PM

Seeing as I still write like a 5 year old,print

ZeldaGilroy · 09-26-2009, 09:35 PM

Cursive-it is so much faster for me!

I print at work though since I teach 1st grade and they can't read cursive yet!

catlover79 · 09-26-2009, 09:37 PM

I print much, much more. Pretty much the only time I use cursive is when I sign my name and/or address an envelope (I use my own return address labels).

PunkyP0WER · 09-26-2009, 09:38 PM

this is a great question mattie. actually there was an interesting article in a recent newsweek issue about how due to the tech age, the art of cursive is becoming a dead "language". It talked about how schools don't even focus on penmanship anymore and that school suppliers hardly sell handwriting workbooks anymore. one expert even feared that cursive would be extinct in the near future and was afraid that future generations would not be able to decypher the declaration of independence. i don't know if i'd go that far, but i do see it significantly declining

i print when i'm taking notes, making a list, basically anytime i write casually. but i always write in cursive if its a personal note or important letter. i love cursive, i think its pretty and romantic and poetic. but i'm a linguist at heart, i love the english language and am old school about using pen and paper when possible.

Pitooey · 09-26-2009, 09:40 PM

I hate that I do this but I write both.

When I write a note to someone I'm afraid they might not understand my cursive so I then write in print. I hate that I have to do this. It's all because one of my child's teachers didn't understand a certain curve in my handwriting so ever since I am writing like this. I feel that a person should know my cursive handwriting because I do write legably. I follow the basic rule (The one atop any classroom blackboard). LOL.........

ZeldaGilroy · 09-26-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkyP0WER

It talked about how schools don't even focus on penmanship anymore and that school suppliers hardly sell handwriting workbooks anymore.

I do teach handwriting and we have handwriting workbooks, but I admit it is hard to fit it in and it is probably the easiest subject to skip. I think I am going to make more of an effort to fit it in.

DLevine2 · 09-26-2009, 09:42 PM

I write in cursive. Sometimes I also print. But I prefer to write in cursive the most.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 09-26-2009, 09:50 PM

Here's example of my handwriting from my notes from class that I scanned because I'm that bored on a Saturday night. Some of my letters, like the s's, t's, e's, g's, etc just turn out cursive because it just works for me, while it's easier for me to put certain other letters always in print.

Janice · 09-26-2009, 09:55 PM

A mixture. Reading something from me is a real adventure, lol. Ever since computers, my penmanship has become atrocious. It was never any great shakes before, but it's like hieroglyphics now, lol.

Retro4Life · 09-26-2009, 09:58 PM

Mostly print, unless signing my name. I find it quicker, easier and more legible!

HuntingtonM15 · 09-26-2009, 10:07 PM

My writing has become a mixture of both over the years, with cursive usually being the more visible of the two.

PunkyP0WER · 09-26-2009, 10:17 PM

here's the link to that newsweek article in case anyone is interested.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/184751

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09-26-2009, 09:28 PM	#1
beautifuldreamer Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 30, 2009 Location: In a constant state of oblivion Posts: 1,361	Do You Write in Cursive or Print? I very rarely write in cursive unless I'm writing a short thank you card, or signing a salutation. Other than that, it's print all the way. This question popped into my mind when I was at school and I saw many of my friends taking cursive notes in class... I just find it unusual.
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09-26-2009, 09:30 PM	#2
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Definitely a mixture of both. Cursive is easier for some letters, and print is easier for others I guess lol.
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09-26-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
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09-26-2009, 09:32 PM	#4
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09-26-2009, 09:35 PM	#5
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	Cursive-it is so much faster for me! I print at work though since I teach 1st grade and they can't read cursive yet!

09-26-2009, 09:37 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I print much, much more. Pretty much the only time I use cursive is when I sign my name and/or address an envelope (I use my own return address labels).
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09-26-2009, 09:38 PM	#7
PunkyP0WER Member Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2008 Location: MACY*S on 34th St. Posts: 1,908	this is a great question mattie. actually there was an interesting article in a recent newsweek issue about how due to the tech age, the art of cursive is becoming a dead "language". It talked about how schools don't even focus on penmanship anymore and that school suppliers hardly sell handwriting workbooks anymore. one expert even feared that cursive would be extinct in the near future and was afraid that future generations would not be able to decypher the declaration of independence. i don't know if i'd go that far, but i do see it significantly declining i print when i'm taking notes, making a list, basically anytime i write casually. but i always write in cursive if its a personal note or important letter. i love cursive, i think its pretty and romantic and poetic. but i'm a linguist at heart, i love the english language and am old school about using pen and paper when possible.
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09-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#8
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I hate that I do this but I write both. When I write a note to someone I'm afraid they might not understand my cursive so I then write in print. I hate that I have to do this. It's all because one of my child's teachers didn't understand a certain curve in my handwriting so ever since I am writing like this. I feel that a person should know my cursive handwriting because I do write legably. I follow the basic rule (The one atop any classroom blackboard). LOL.........
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09-26-2009, 09:42 PM	#10
DLevine2 DLevine2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Ga. Posts: 2,961	I write in cursive. Sometimes I also print. But I prefer to write in cursive the most.

09-26-2009, 09:50 PM	#11
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	Here's example of my handwriting from my notes from class that I scanned because I'm that bored on a Saturday night. Some of my letters, like the s's, t's, e's, g's, etc just turn out cursive because it just works for me, while it's easier for me to put certain other letters always in print. Attached Images

09-26-2009, 09:55 PM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	A mixture. Reading something from me is a real adventure, lol. Ever since computers, my penmanship has become atrocious. It was never any great shakes before, but it's like hieroglyphics now, lol.

09-26-2009, 09:58 PM	#13
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Mostly print, unless signing my name. I find it quicker, easier and more legible!
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09-26-2009, 10:07 PM	#14
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	My writing has become a mixture of both over the years, with cursive usually being the more visible of the two.

09-26-2009, 10:17 PM	#15
PunkyP0WER Member Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2008 Location: MACY*S on 34th St. Posts: 1,908	here's the link to that newsweek article in case anyone is interested. http://www.newsweek.com/id/184751