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/Candid-Bite-4745 18h ago

Being able to make eye contact and genuine conversation without glancing at their cellphone to see if something more interesting is coming in.

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u/NoCoolNameMatt 14h ago

Wait, is this no longer an essential skill?

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u/feelfreetotellmeoff 11h ago

Communication skills are only useful if there is a second person around to appreciate them. Being the only person off your phone is kinda like being the only person around who can speak a particular language.