How I did it: Well, it wasn't really expecting to get a penfriend, but on a video site I met one girl who enjoyed the same sorts of things as me, so we began sending emails to each-other. I found out she was from Finland, and was around the same age as me. She sent the first letter to me with a photo of herself, and I replied back in the same way. These days we still talk to each-other by msn, email and letters, and I'm hoping to meet her while I'm on a trip to Poland ^^

Lessons & tips: With these things, you have to be really, really carefull. Although random psycos and pedos aren't that common, there's still a chance that your penpal turns out to be a creepy stalker guy... Ask this person many questions, if you meet over the internet. Ask them where they live, if they know other languages, where they were/are educated etc.

A penpal program through a school etc is a much safer choice, and also remember to have fun, especially if this person lives in a different country! It's a good oppourtunity to see their culture and way of life ^^

I hope this helped anybody wanting to get a penfriend, I know I'm not the best source of info, but I'm just writing about my experience and what I've learnt from it ^^

Resources: Postal service xD

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Jun 08, 12:12AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer