Is the Handwritten Letter Officially Dead? 20% of Gen Z Says Yes

This past Saturday was National Handmade Day, which celebrates the effort and dedication to “handicraft, artistry, and crafts” . . . and just the special, personal touch of creating something by hand.

It’s hard to imagine ANYONE not appreciating a handwritten letter . . . and yet, you’re far more likely to get a DM on social media, or a thumbs-up emoji text.

A recent poll asked, “When did you last write a handwritten personal letter?”

9% of people say they’ve written one in the past month, which was the most recent option.  Another 21% say they’ve written one in the past year, and another 26% say they’re pretty sure they’ve written one in the past DECADE.

26% of people say it’s been LONGER than a decade, and 5% claim they’ve NEVER written a personal letter.

If that isn’t crazy enough, 20% of Gen Z’ers between the ages of 18 and 24 said they’ve never written a personal letter, and it was also the most popular answer.  By comparison, only 2% of people 50 years old and older say they’ve never handwritten a letter. 

(YouGov)