Pen pals (or penpals, pen-pals, penfriends or pen friends) are people who regularly write to each other, particularly via postal mail. Pen pals are usually strangers whose relationship is based primarily, or even solely, on their exchange of letters.

What does it mean when someone calls you a pen pal?

English Language Learners Definition of pen pal : a person (such as someone in a foreign country) who you exchange letters with even though you have never met.

Is a pen pal a friend?

A pen pal is a friend who regularly writes you letters. Most pen pals get to know each other through the letters they exchange, and many of them live in different countries.

Should I get a pen pal?

If you find someone who comes from a different background to communicate with, it allows you to expand on what you know about the world and other cultures. International pen pals make you more curious about the world and connect you with someone who is willing to teach you their perspective.

What is a text pal?

PAL means Parents Are Listening. The abbreviation PAL is an acronym used by children and teenagers with the meaning Parents Are Listening to indicate to the recipient that the parents of the sender can see or hear their conversation.

Is it good to have a pen pal?

Having a pen pal promotes many key skills, including reciprocation (a letter filled with all me and no questions does not make for a good pen pal relationship!), empathy and mutual concern. It also fosters the ability to search for and find common bonds, a key element of true friendship.