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In reply to the discussion: Some states preserve penmanship despite tech gains [View all]Ineeda
(3,626 posts)60. No, you do not 'respect' that....
Your words: I support eliminating it, or at least placing less emphasis on cursive writing.
In other words, your opinion matters more than others'.
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It's always best to learn how past methods worked, in order to have a backup.
Crowman1979
Nov 2012
#2
Wasn't there a report on the new ACT requiring a cursive essay with cursive signature?
Hestia
Nov 2012
#3
Other than my signature, I haven't written three words in cursive in over 20 years
Orrex
Nov 2012
#9
I actually have to have my assistant fill out forms at my work because nobody can read mine....
Socal31
Nov 2012
#12
It probably has to do with the age at which children are taught to write.
surrealAmerican
Nov 2012
#29
I'm not sure cursive per se matters; but I process info better when I write it out
snot
Nov 2012
#18
My intent was to demonstrate that there should be no single correct way to write
Thor_MN
Nov 2012
#49