For this installment of Vintage Video we present Writing A Better Social Letter (1950).

Wally helps his sister Nora with her struggle to write a thank-you note to their aunt and uncle after visiting on vacation. In the process we learn the five parts of a friendly letter and more about why and how to write one.

This video reminds us of an age gone by when acceptable social behavior and etiquette were strongly encouraged. My in-laws (being from that particular generation) are to-this-day very punctual with thank-you notes, and they receive great pleasure from sending them out… even to us! These letters (email does not suffice!) are a joy to read. We feel very strongly about the message contained within this video and encourage you to view it with your children and discuss the points made by Wally and Nora.

Also, this video goes well with our post titled Thankfulness and our PDF lesson Writing A Proper Thank-You Letter.

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