Title: Before Cell Phones, How Did People Communicate During the 18th Century? - 18th Century History -- The Age of Reason and Change
Headings: Before Cell Phones, How Did People Communicate During the 18th Century?
Before Cell Phones, How Did People Communicate During the 18th Century?
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18th-Century Communication Standards
Safety and Modern Communication
Blending Past and Present

Content: He helped organize a working postal system and introduced many of the concepts that we take for granted today in package delivery,
However, imagine a world in which you couldn’t text or call your friend to ask if they want to meet up for dinner. Instead, you would have to send a letter at least a month out from when you wanted to meet, hope they receive it, and then wait in hope of a response. That dinner better be worth it! In addition to personal letters, people in the 1700s relied heavily on newspapers to read and share news. Slow, written communications ruled during this time. It would be some years until the invention of the telegraph, so people in the 18th century had to be quite patient in order to send a message. People in the 18th century also utilized more face-to-face communication than many of us do today. Because written communication wasn’t quick or guaranteed, nothing could beat a verbal interaction with another person. In fact, it was the only surefire way to make sure your message was delivered and received. Today, some people go out of their way to avoid personal interactions with other people, preferring the ease of a text message or email over a face-to-face conversation or even a phone call.