Email vs. Postal mail

 

There are a number of similarities and differences between email and postal mail. However I would like to write about a few attributes of each mail system that we do not really think about. First of all, both types of mail are written or typed. Both types of mail are sent in an envelope to a mail box. Both mail systems acquire and accumulate junk mail.

When I think of the differences, the first thing I think of is the price. A book of stamps can cost $10 to $15 at least. However, with email we just pay a bill which is usually bundled with other services. I mean could you imagine paying for and putting a stamp on every email that you sent. Moreover, both types of mail go to a final destination before reaching the receiver.