Things We Don’t Do Anymore
New technology quietly takes over and things we used to do every day become things we don’t even think about anymore. Do you remember these? Do you still do any of them?
- Use printed MLS books.
- Use pagers.
- Use those big brass keys in lockboxes.
- Schedule a time to use the computer at the office.
- "Up time"
- Protected listings.
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Buy a TV Guide at the supermarket check-out line.
Dial directory assistance for a phone number.
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Print photographs for albums.
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Use a phone booth (if you can even find one--wonder where Superman changes now).
Get film developed or even buy film.
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Use an address book.
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Dial *69 to find out who called you last.
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Use printed calendars. (still have a couple around the house).
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Use a telephone directory.
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Remember phone numbers.
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Watch your favorite programs at the time they are on.
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Advertise in newspapers.
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Write letters and send them.
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Look up words in a dictionary.
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Use a VCR.
Cook at home (I love to cook so this doesn’t count for me).
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Use an encyclopedia.
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Superman courtesy of Bing Images
These are just some of the things that we no longer do or buy. Can you think of any others?
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