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3 Post card: Post card is the cheapest means of written communication. It is a card
on both sides of which message is written. The postal stamp of the required
value is printed on the card itself. It has a limited space to write the address
of the receiver. While writing on the post card, one important point should
be remembered that, if message is printed in words or picture on any side of
the post card, additional postage should be paid. This type of card is called a
printed post card. Greeting card of post card size on one side of which a picture
or a message is printed is also a printed post card.

4. Aerogramme: Like post card, written messages can also be sent using
aerogramme. This card is sold by post offices and is commonly used for
sending non urgent and ordinary personal messages. Unlike post card, the
written portion of the aerogramme is folded and sealed. It contains the space
for writing name and address of the sender, receiver and limited space for
writing message. Only names and addresses of the receiver and the sender
remain open. As aerogramme is used for sending simple, short and ordinary
message. So post office does not allow enclosure i.e. keeping additional paper
and document in it.
5. Parcel post: The postal facility through which articles can be sent in the form
of parcels is known as Parcel Post. It provides reliable and economical parcel
delivery service. Under parcel post services, parcels of specified size and weight
can be sent across the country as well as outside the country. Postal charges
vary according to the weight of the parcel. Separate postage is to be paid for
inland and foreign parcel post.
6. Book post: Articles in the form of printed materials, printed books, periodicals,
greeting cards can also be mailed as book post. Under book post, envelopes
containing books or documents should only be closed but not sealed. It should
be mentioned on the face of the envelope as “Book Post”. The postage on book
post mails is less than the postage on sealed envelopes.

Meaning of electronic communication service

The method of exchanging information through electronic devices is called electronic
communication services. These are the easiest and convenient means of transferring
communication from one person to another or one organization to another of different
places. The office should use suitable means of communication to pass a particular
message. The selection depends upon the nature and importance of message. Further,
it also depends on availability and suitability of electronic devices in office. Some of
the important means of electric communication are as follows:

a. Electronic mail (e-mail): Email, short for "electronic mail," is one of the most
widely used features of the Internet, along with the web. It allows to send and
receive messages to and from anyone with an email address, anywhere in the
world. It is a message that may contain text, files, images, or other attachments
sent through a network to a specified individual or group of individuals.

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