What is Telegram?
A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or the printed format.
It is important means of speedy communication. It saves lot of time.
Figure: Telegram card
Rules to write telegram:
- A telegram must always be written in capitals.
- No columns in the telegram form should be left unfilled.
- Different ideas conveyed in a telegram should be clearly shown with fullstop(.) or the word 'STOP' should be written between them.
- Words used should be clear, precise, direct and specific.
- All linking words, articles, prepositions and unnecessary details are generally avoided.
- Salutations are avoided.
Sample Telegram:
Figure: Sample Telegram
Figure: Telegram format
Telegram cost per letter:
Telegrams were charged per word. A short telegram cost a lot less than a long one. If you wanted to send information quantity more then, the cost of your telegram will be more.