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Find Penpal in the 1990, Writing the First Letter
People often found pen pals through magazine ads, school programs, clubs, or organizations like International Pen Friends or UNESCO. Some also connected through church groups or by exchanging addresses with friends of friends.
The first letter was like an introduction. You’d share your name, age, hobbies, where you lived, and what you were interested in learning about the other person. It was thoughtful—almost like telling your story on paper.
Waiting (the hardest part!)