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Old-school charm or out-of-date habits? 30 signs that you are living in the past
- It's all a matter of habits and perspective. For some, old will always be gold.
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You still search for information in books or encyclopedias
- Using the internet just isn’t the option for you. You prefer to use sources that are more tangible and can be skimmed while holding.
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1 / 31 Fotos
You send postal or holiday cards
- Whether it’s a random “I’m thinking of you” note or wishing someone a bit of Christmas cheer, you prefer to handwrite a physical card and send it in the mail.
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You read a physical newspaper every morning - Do you still have the paper delivered to your home each day? Is no day complete without catching up on a hard-copy version of the news?
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You don’t have a cell phone - You think to yourself, “Who needs a cell phone anyway?” You find these devices complicated and are uninterested in the fuss.
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You have a home phone
- Whether its corded or you’ve ‘upgraded’ to a cordless model, home phones are still very much a reality for you. It’s a consistent, easy way to reach you.
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5 / 31 Fotos
You print physical photos
- No digital albums for you! There’s something refreshing and memorable about taking the time to print out physical copies of the memories you capture.
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You write people’s phone numbers on a piece of paper
- Instead of quickly creating a contact in your phone, you reach for a pen and paper to jot down someone’s phone number.
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You prioritize your life based on a certain TV show airing
- You don’t have time to learn how to record a TV show or to stream. Everything else can be organized around this show time.
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8 / 31 Fotos
You share paper business cards - You want none of this digital exchange of information in professional settings; you prefer the classic exchange of physical business cards. Something about it feels more official to you.
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9 / 31 Fotos
You still won’t buy anything online - You’re confident that the internet is filled with potential scams waiting to happen and therefore shopping online just isn’t your jam. You prefer to go in person and browse the aisles.
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10 / 31 Fotos
You don’t have WhatsApp
- The global messaging platform does nothing for you. You prefer to pick up the phone and give someone a call.
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You book plane tickets through a travel agent - You prefer to have a middleman plan your trip, relevant logistics, and other pertinent information so you can just show up and focus on fun.
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You choose what to watch by looking through a TV guide - You're uninterested in streaming platforms like Netflix and prefer the “old school” method of sorting through the TV guide, whether in a paper copy or on the actual TV.
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You go to the bank to pay your bills - Paying your bills online or enrolling in auto-draft options is not how you do business. You prefer to pay bills at an actual bank location.
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14 / 31 Fotos
You ask people for directions on how to get somewhere - You prefer to ask someone in person for directions versus using a smartphone, app, the internet, or other methods.
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15 / 31 Fotos
You sit at a vanity table to brush your hair - When you go to brush your hair, you feel this pull to sit at a vanity table, glancing up at yourself as you fix your hair for the day.
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16 / 31 Fotos
You put ads on a store bulletin board - Looking for a roommate or need someone to mow your lawn? You prefer to search for help by placing an ad in local spaces.
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You advertise your phone number on your car in order to sell it
- You are confident that you can sell your car without anyone else’s help and choose to put your private number on display for anyone to ring you!
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18 / 31 Fotos
You have an address book - If you need to send one of your famous handwritten notes, you first pull out your physical address book to find someone's information.
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19 / 31 Fotos
You still buy CDs
- In today’s digital era there exist numerous streaming options for music. However, for you, nothing beats a good old CD!
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20 / 31 Fotos
You remember phone numbers in your mind
- You have a sharp mind and are able to remember other’s phone numbers just from memory.
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21 / 31 Fotos
You sell your things through a yard or garage sale
- Grab the yard signs and put your things out on a Saturday morning: it’s time to declutter! You prefer to sell items face-to-face.
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22 / 31 Fotos
You hire a matchmaker to find a partner - Dating apps? No way! Not for you. You prefer something more tailored like a matchmaker to find you a wife or husband.
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23 / 31 Fotos
You heat up drinks on the stove
- To you, nothing is better than a hot beverage from the stove top. Microwaves are not needed in this home!
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24 / 31 Fotos
You handwash white clothes and put them out in the sun to dry
- You prioritize separating the darks and lights and even wash the whites and delicates by hand, then hang them out to dry.
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25 / 31 Fotos
You keep a checkbook in your wallet/purse - Writing checks is still very much a reality for you. You prefer a physical copy of money transfers.
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26 / 31 Fotos
You have a printed magazine subscription
- Each month, your copy of your favorite magazine still shows up in the mail, and there’s nothing quite like it!
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27 / 31 Fotos
You buy road maps
- You find technology and digital maps rather challenging. Paper maps get you where you need to be and are less of a hassle in your opinion.
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28 / 31 Fotos
You buy crosswords magazines
- The Sunday newspaper crossword just isn’t enough for you. You still buy books filled with pages of crossword puzzles, and regularly complete them.
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29 / 31 Fotos
You prefer cold, hard cash
- Cash is king in your life. Debit and credit cards can pose too much risk, and nothing is quicker or easier than cash in hand. See also: How technology is changing friendship
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30 / 31 Fotos
Old-school charm or out-of-date habits? 30 signs that you are living in the past
- It's all a matter of habits and perspective. For some, old will always be gold.
© Shutterstock
0 / 31 Fotos
You still search for information in books or encyclopedias
- Using the internet just isn’t the option for you. You prefer to use sources that are more tangible and can be skimmed while holding.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
You send postal or holiday cards
- Whether it’s a random “I’m thinking of you” note or wishing someone a bit of Christmas cheer, you prefer to handwrite a physical card and send it in the mail.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
You read a physical newspaper every morning - Do you still have the paper delivered to your home each day? Is no day complete without catching up on a hard-copy version of the news?
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
You don’t have a cell phone - You think to yourself, “Who needs a cell phone anyway?” You find these devices complicated and are uninterested in the fuss.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
You have a home phone
- Whether its corded or you’ve ‘upgraded’ to a cordless model, home phones are still very much a reality for you. It’s a consistent, easy way to reach you.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
You print physical photos
- No digital albums for you! There’s something refreshing and memorable about taking the time to print out physical copies of the memories you capture.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
You write people’s phone numbers on a piece of paper
- Instead of quickly creating a contact in your phone, you reach for a pen and paper to jot down someone’s phone number.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
You prioritize your life based on a certain TV show airing
- You don’t have time to learn how to record a TV show or to stream. Everything else can be organized around this show time.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
You share paper business cards - You want none of this digital exchange of information in professional settings; you prefer the classic exchange of physical business cards. Something about it feels more official to you.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
You still won’t buy anything online - You’re confident that the internet is filled with potential scams waiting to happen and therefore shopping online just isn’t your jam. You prefer to go in person and browse the aisles.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
You don’t have WhatsApp
- The global messaging platform does nothing for you. You prefer to pick up the phone and give someone a call.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
You book plane tickets through a travel agent - You prefer to have a middleman plan your trip, relevant logistics, and other pertinent information so you can just show up and focus on fun.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
You choose what to watch by looking through a TV guide - You're uninterested in streaming platforms like Netflix and prefer the “old school” method of sorting through the TV guide, whether in a paper copy or on the actual TV.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
You go to the bank to pay your bills - Paying your bills online or enrolling in auto-draft options is not how you do business. You prefer to pay bills at an actual bank location.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
You ask people for directions on how to get somewhere - You prefer to ask someone in person for directions versus using a smartphone, app, the internet, or other methods.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
You sit at a vanity table to brush your hair - When you go to brush your hair, you feel this pull to sit at a vanity table, glancing up at yourself as you fix your hair for the day.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
You put ads on a store bulletin board - Looking for a roommate or need someone to mow your lawn? You prefer to search for help by placing an ad in local spaces.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
You advertise your phone number on your car in order to sell it
- You are confident that you can sell your car without anyone else’s help and choose to put your private number on display for anyone to ring you!
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
You have an address book - If you need to send one of your famous handwritten notes, you first pull out your physical address book to find someone's information.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
You still buy CDs
- In today’s digital era there exist numerous streaming options for music. However, for you, nothing beats a good old CD!
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
You remember phone numbers in your mind
- You have a sharp mind and are able to remember other’s phone numbers just from memory.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
You sell your things through a yard or garage sale
- Grab the yard signs and put your things out on a Saturday morning: it’s time to declutter! You prefer to sell items face-to-face.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
You hire a matchmaker to find a partner - Dating apps? No way! Not for you. You prefer something more tailored like a matchmaker to find you a wife or husband.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
You heat up drinks on the stove
- To you, nothing is better than a hot beverage from the stove top. Microwaves are not needed in this home!
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
You handwash white clothes and put them out in the sun to dry
- You prioritize separating the darks and lights and even wash the whites and delicates by hand, then hang them out to dry.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
You keep a checkbook in your wallet/purse - Writing checks is still very much a reality for you. You prefer a physical copy of money transfers.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
You have a printed magazine subscription
- Each month, your copy of your favorite magazine still shows up in the mail, and there’s nothing quite like it!
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
You buy road maps
- You find technology and digital maps rather challenging. Paper maps get you where you need to be and are less of a hassle in your opinion.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
You buy crosswords magazines
- The Sunday newspaper crossword just isn’t enough for you. You still buy books filled with pages of crossword puzzles, and regularly complete them.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
You prefer cold, hard cash
- Cash is king in your life. Debit and credit cards can pose too much risk, and nothing is quicker or easier than cash in hand. See also: How technology is changing friendship
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
Old-school charm or out-of-date habits? 30 signs that you are living in the past
When old means easy and better
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Does today’s technology frustrate or confuse you? Perhaps you’re simply uninterested in changing with the times or don’t see it as a worthwhile venture. No matter the specific reason, it could be said that you’re stuck in the past. Living in yesteryear feels like home for some, and there is nothing inherently wrong with living in simpler times despite modern innovations. But there are a few telltale signs that you prefer living in the golden days of the past, that's for sure!
Which of these things do you still do? Click through to explore 30 signs that you are living in the past.
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