8 Respected Boomer Practices That Are Now Laughed At

Manual Typewriters - Using typewriters was once the norm for writing, but now they’re seen as outdated and inefficient compared to computers.

Checking Phone Numbers in the Yellow Pages - Relying on physical phone books for contact information is considered old-fashioned.

Landline Phones - Having a home phone with a cord was once essential, but today’s mobile phones have largely made them obsolete.

Household Budgeting in Ledger Books - Handwriting budgets and expenses in physical ledgers is now seen as cumbersome.

Walking to the Store for Groceries - Shopping for groceries in person, especially walking long distances, is now often replaced by online shopping.

Single-Income Households - Relying on one income to support a family was more common in the past, but now dual-income households.

Formal Dress Codes for Work - Strict dress codes and formal office attire are less common today, with many workplaces adopting more casual dress.

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