Results: Who is more techy? The average Canadian, or the average American? Or are we both equally tech bewildered? This survey will open the conversation perhaps.
Published on 06/07/2024
This is a quick survey (2 in 1 actually) to see what, if any, differences there are in the adoption of electronic methods of communication between Canada and the US. Four questions apply to Canadian TW members and four apply to US members. You can simply select N/A. for the questions that don't apply to you. I think there will be some differences in the results. Let's find out.
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1.
Canadian members: When was the last time you wrote a cheque (or check as it is now known) or bought a money order or used a similar paper transaction method?
This month
9%
207 votes
More than a month but less than a year ago.
10%
221 votes
A Year or more ago.
9%
187 votes
So long ago, I can't remember when.
13%
279 votes
Never.
3%
74 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
5 votes
Not Applicable
56%
1227 votes
- Digitally
- no
- Would rather come up through the southern US border so the tax payers can pay for everything
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.31% | 3 | |
| None of your business | 0.10% | 1 |
| I didn't really write out a cheque but I submitted a blank one so I could receive direct deposits from a new employer | 0.10% | 1 |
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2.
American members: When was the last time you wrote a check or bought a money order or used a similar paper transaction method? This month
26%
579 votes
More than a month but less than a year ago.
12%
273 votes
A Year or more ago.
7%
146 votes
So long ago, I can't remember when.
11%
236 votes
Never.
3%
70 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
7 votes
Not Applicable
40%
889 votes
- both
- Neither, just cash thanks
- digital
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.38% | 5 | |
| Why do you ask? | 0.08% | 1 |
| I think 2004 | 0.08% | 1 |
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3.
Canadian members: When was the last time you received a cheque (or check as it is now known) or a money order or similar paper transaction method? This month
10%
218 votes
More than a month but less than a year ago.
13%
276 votes
A Year or more ago.
7%
147 votes
So long ago, I can't remember when.
10%
228 votes
Never.
3%
59 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
5 votes
Not Applicable
58%
1267 votes
- Digital
- no
- Would rather get one of those $10k debit cards just for invading the US southern border
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.43% | 4 | |
| None of your business | 0.11% | 1 |
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4.
American members: When was the last time you received a check or a money order or similar paper transaction method? This month
17%
369 votes
More than a month but less than a year ago.
19%
426 votes
A Year or more ago.
9%
202 votes
So long ago, I can't remember when.
10%
210 votes
Never.
3%
68 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
8 votes
Not Applicable
42%
917 votes
- digital
- No preference
- digital
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.39% | 5 | |
| Why do you ask? | 0.08% | 1 |
| Last week. | 0.08% | 1 |
| I am Canadian | 0.08% | 1 |
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5.
Canadian members: When was the last time you wrote a letter and mailed it to someone (excluding legal or government forms)? This month.
4%
96 votes
More than a month but less than a year ago.
7%
158 votes
A Year or more ago.
7%
160 votes
So long ago, I can't remember when.
18%
398 votes
Never.
4%
94 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
6 votes
Not Applicable
59%
1288 votes
- Obsolete
- e-mails
- no
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.44% | 4 | |
| None of your business | 0.11% | 1 |
| a couple years ago i helped my kids write a letter to their grandparents and mail it | 0.11% | 1 |
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6.
American members: When was the last time you wrote a letter and mailed it to someone (excluding legal or government forms)? This month.
10%
209 votes
More than a month but less than a year ago.
13%
283 votes
A Year or more ago.
9%
195 votes
So long ago, I can't remember when.
23%
498 votes
Never.
4%
84 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
10 votes
Not Applicable
42%
921 votes
- no
- I still like to write
- I send greeting cards and mostly to friends who have no computer access.
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.39% | 5 | |
| Why do you ask? | 0.08% | 1 |
| today | 0.08% | 1 |
| about a month ago for mothers day and a letter to someone else (not Mothers day related.) | 0.08% | 1 |
| I honestly don't remember. | 0.08% | 1 |
| Probably 3yrs ago | 0.08% | 1 |
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7.
Canadian members: When was the last time you received a letter in the mail from someone (excluding legal or government forms)? This month.
6%
127 votes
More than a month but less than a year ago.
10%
227 votes
A Year or more ago.
6%
124 votes
So long ago, I can't remember when.
16%
358 votes
Never.
3%
73 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
7 votes
Not Applicable
58%
1284 votes
- mix of both but hand deliver
- digital
- no
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.44% | 4 | |
| None of your business | 0.11% | 1 |
| I've received a postcard | 0.11% | 1 |
| . | 0.11% | 1 |
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8.
American members: When was the last time you received a letter in the mail from someone (excluding legal or government forms)? This month.
10%
225 votes
More than a month but less than a year ago.
14%
316 votes
A Year or more ago.
9%
193 votes
So long ago, I can't remember when.
21%
452 votes
Never.
3%
76 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
11 votes
Not Applicable
42%
927 votes
- The real thing.
- yes
- A mix
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.63% | 8 | |
| Why do you ask? | 0.08% | 1 |
| Birthday card. | 0.08% | 1 |
| I don't remember | 0.08% | 1 |
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