<p>I think you are fine. Yeah, I’ve seen some split answers–some people say it’s okay, others say you should avoid them. Personally, I kept them in. I found that when I took out contractions and typed out all the words, I sounded way too robotic and formal, and it read like an academic essay rather than a personal one. I think the best answer is to use whatever suits your voice and makes you sound sincere about what you’re saying.</p>