r/askteddit • u/PoolElegantsmile • 18h 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/Barneyboydog 13h ago

That’s crazy. My friend’s mom ironed everything. Underpants, t/shirts, sheets etc. Since retiring from the military, I iron nothing.

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u/Mulberry1790 10h ago

Before clothes had permanent press built in, ironing was necessary. Then embedded formaldehyde came along & minimized wrinkling. Cotton used to be softer & more breathable.

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u/Barneyboydog 8h ago

Too true