Letters taking a long time to reach people meant that communication was slower and less frequent. People had to wait for weeks to receive replies, which made urgent communication difficult. Important news about family events, health, or emergencies could not be shared quickly. People had to plan ahead and be patient. However, this also meant that letters were written more thoughtfully, with detailed messages, and receiving a handwritten letter brought great joy. People valued each communication more because it was rare and took effort.