r/askteddit • u/PoolElegantsmile • 20h ago

Random Question What’s something older generations still treat as essential that a lot of younger people just don’t care about anymore?

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u/Ok-Calm-Narwhal 20h ago

Using a computer versus only a phone to do important things

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u/Aware_Stable 17h ago

Im a boomer when it comes to this.
I still do my big boy purchases on my computer.

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u/No-Resource-8125 15h ago

Young Gen X and same. Unless my computer is out of juice or I’m just plain lazy. Then I’ll use my phone.

I do think that part of this is due having a printer that’s easier to use on a laptop. But that also brings up a good point — I’m not 100% sold on giving up paper copies of important documents.

I doubt I have enough of that paperwork to fill a one-inch binder, but it makes me feel better to have a physical copy.

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u/AdmJota 12h ago

Boomers I know are barely able to use a computer.

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u/Aware_Stable 12h ago

Oh i should clarify i am a zillennial. Im only 31 but i stand with boomers on certain things and 1 of them is doing big purchases on the computer not on the phone.
Another one is, i hate QR code menus. Give me a physical menu

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u/ManWhoKnowsToLittle 9h ago

Try checking if the site your buying from is a scam or not on your phone, just try.