Thx 4 Ur Article. I Luvd it!!

Letter to the editor: 

A recent article I read, just before yours, made a point that “A thank you note is your opportunity to get your name in front of people one last time and leave a positive impression.” Agreeing completely with the concept of that statement and the notion in your article that nowadays the “younger” generation is too casual when it comes to communication, I stand by your article for the most part. The fact of the matter is that college students, recent graduates and especially, high school students lack the decorum in communicating with professionals, but more particularly, in knowing the instances in when to speak formally and informally. The problem lies within their community and the “social norm” that is present throughout. This is reflected in your article, which poignantly states that this trend of using cyberspace (social media) and mobile device without refrain reflects a “cultural divide between younger and older workers.” I mean, would you, as an experienced, qualified manager hiring new staff in your respected company want a young new graduate sending you Facebook requests and emoticons? The idea practically seems foolish in itself. I, being a teenager of only seventeen years old, understand the respect and dignity involved when attending a job interview and how vital it is to raise the importance and prominence of your capability as an asset. Certainty, you wouldn’t want to mess this up, especially if you worked so hard to get there. It is actually baffling to me that any person could send their boss a message: Thx 4 the IView! Truth be told, the multiple quotes from job hunters and other people in a position of power in the article undoubtedly reflect the unprofessionalism of using a “too casual tone of text speak.” If I had one suggestion (and I do), it would be to refrain from repeating the point of professionalism, but rather introducing another reason, (or the same one in a different form). However, I really relished in reading this article, as it had the impact of me deeply relating to the various points made in it, thus resulting in this letter addressing my support and opinions regarding your article.