Comments on: Cursive writing: Why did we learn that again?

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:09:01 +0000

Ever since elementary school I used cursive with randoms bits of printing in it, such as the letters n, m, and Q. I think I naturally just started writing in cursive because I did find it faster then printing, except for when writing the letters I just mentioned. I love cursive, its easier for me…but I have to agree, print looks better.

By: incorporate in nevada

incorporate in nevada — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:33:06 +0000

I know a lot of people that use both. cursive is much faster as you don’t have to lift the pen.

By: Large Print

Large Print — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:03:39 +0000

My hand writing is too messy to even attempt cursive anymore. I also feel like over the years it’s getting worse and worse as two things happen: 1. I use a computer almost exclusively, so am becoming out of practice in hand writing, and 2. My eyesight is getting worse. I mostly read things in large print, but I can’t seem to write large enough to not need my glasses.

Thanks for the old memories of elementary school!

By: Birgit@collegeblogger

Birgit@collegeblogger — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:02:04 +0000

Amusing, in Germany and Austria most of us just use cursive (we are taught both, but what most adults use is a very matured, personal kind of cursive).

It’s way faster than script (if you customize it) and (in many cases, like mine) looks more elegant. It’s also easier to recognize your own notes from others, because there is a broad spectrum.

By: Christine@Compact Appliance

Christine@Compact Appliance — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:55:14 +0000

I had this exact same experience! I went to private school from 1st-6th grade and cursive was mandatory on work assignments as soon as we learned it. I hate cursive because my handwriting looks terrible. I also find myself leaving out letters or scrunching words too much so that I can’t read them because I’m trying to write quickly.

I definitely stick with print now. I’m glad I switched to public school in 7th grade where print was allowed or my hand would probably be covered in cursive callouses. You’re right, signature is the only thing needed in cursive. (I even print thank you cards)

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:27:10 +0000

@Mark: I agree. I think people take some of the speedier parts of cursive and incorporate it into their writing while leaving out a lot of the fancier frills.

By: mark@commercial coffee makers

mark@commercial coffee makers — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:28:25 +0000

I do remember learning cursive in elementary school, but I don’t even think I even recall the cursive alphabet now. Ironically enough, my own personal handwriting is a combination of the two, which I think is the case for a lot of people.

By: Ste@free TomTom

Ste@free TomTom — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:38:00 +0000

I never use cursive, it looks messy when I even try to use it. But just like you it was forced on me at school, and just like you when we had handwriting lessons they convinced us that that was all that was used in the real world. In reality I don’t know many people who do. Thanks for reminding me of this!