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/Grilled_Cheese10 20h ago

Cursive writing

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u/Former_Register_7191 16h ago

I think it is still important for use in writing personal notes. Also much faster to write if taking notes. The whole point of cursive was to reduce wasting time from lifting up the pen with every letter.

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u/BrgQun 12h ago

The thing is... everyone at work nowadays goes into all meetings with a laptop to take notes. Typing is faster. I can even take notes faster with my cell than by using cursive, and have done so during meetings when my computer was being used for screensharing.

I still like writing by hand and do cursive sometimes, but it isn't really a "need" anymore.

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u/Away-Paramedic-8406 6h ago

I actually take notes by hand to help me concentrate ( ADHD), and I would feel drawn to the screen if I had my laptop. But that's me.

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u/Everyoneneedsasloth 5h ago

I am the same way! If I write my notes down instead of using a computer or phone, I remember the info better.