WHY PEOPLE LOVE POSTCARDS In the age of instant digital communication, it seems to be an odd tradition that the humble holiday postcard (7)______ never been so popular. There are more postcards being sent from exotic locations (8)______ ever before. Emailing and texting may be perfect for communicating short pieces of information, (9)______ for holidaymakers the picture postcard is the best way of sharing (10) ______ own travel experiences with friends and family back home. (11)______ is a more thoughtful means of communication, and for the sender, (12)______ is a certain pleasure in struggling to produce a perfect message that includes all the important information in just a (13) ______ words. People choose a card with a picture that conveys a genuine sense of the place being visited. This could be simple so they can share the experience with (14)______, but sometimes the message really being sent is Im here in this amazing place and you arent!