I stopped using pen and paper for writing a long time ago. I do use it for signing documents, checks, etc. but I do not write any more. I use computer for all sorts of communication. Even if I want to send a snail mail, I will type my letter and sign it before sending. Do you still use pen and paper to write?
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Do you still use pen and paper?
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Yes, I do. 
My handwriting is not as neat & pretty (or legible) as it used to be & I blame that partly on the computer. Because it seems so much easier that I have become very out of practice with handwriting.
My handwriting is not as neat & pretty (or legible) as it used to be & I blame that partly on the computer. Because it seems so much easier that I have become very out of practice with handwriting.
I do use for some basic stuff, for instance, if I need to track the number of classes I've done with somebody, I write it down rather than using online tracking document. Another thing is when somebody needs my help regarding math, I would write down plenty of equations and take a photo. Sometimes I used it to write theory regarding programming so that I don't have to search on PC because I have sooooo much things out there. So many documents that I am honestly being unable at this point to find what I am looking for xD
I've tried writing longhand but I have never had particularly good penmanship and now have arthritis in my fingers so holding a pen takes a fair bit of effort. Typing on a full keyboard is just easier. So writing is reserved for notes and lists mostly nowadays. I don't even have to sign much stuff anymore. Mostly use e-transfers where I used to use cheques so haven't even written a cheque in a very long time.
Yes for small notes
no i use my phone now
Yes. I use a pen and paper to keep track of my work and to keep me organized throughout the day.
Constantly.
There's even a notepad next to the mouse for this computer, and a pen is right... ... well, it was, right there. There it is, next to the coffee cup.
There's even a notepad next to the mouse for this computer, and a pen is right... ... well, it was, right there. There it is, next to the coffee cup.
I wrote my first three books on pen and paper. Nowadays, I don't do it as much, but I still do it from time to time. It kills my hand these days now, honestly.
I carry along a pen and portable jotter everywhere I go. Ideas strike me anytime, and I love putting them down in writing. I’m not used to digital note taking.
90% of my workday is done from home and I have a large notepad next to my pc and phone. I go through a notepad pretty quick and have backup notepads to replace them in my big workdesk. I also have an army of multi colored pens and highlight markers, "Wite-Out' and staplers, scissors, stampers, scotch tape, referral books, address books,phone number, rolladex,...you name it I've got it.
Believe it or not I even have an old typewriter another desk.
Believe it or not I even have an old typewriter another desk.
I use whatever I have on hand. If I happen to have misplaced my phone and am not near a computer but have paper and pen handy, I'll use it. I prefer digital because even before it was standard, my handwriting was always atrocious... But still, it's better than nothing. 
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