The members of Generation X, now consolidated as antiques amid the rapid changes in society, carry with them a baggage of experiences that reflects the time in which they grew up.
As we watch the world around us evolve, it becomes apparent that many of the habits and skills we cultivated in our youth are now considered, in some ways, anachronistic.
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Recently, a user on Reddit curiously asked what useless skills people born before 1990 have to share.
Prepare yourself, therefore, for a nostalgic journey that reveals not only observed individuals, but also the changing dynamics of generations.
Generation X and the uselessness of the time
Use a foldable map
People who were born in Generation X did not have access to Google Maps, Waze and other virtual maps that we currently have access to.
What did they do to get somewhere? Well, they used a large map, made of paper, completely foldable and kept it for use next time.
Memorizing phone numbers
This useless feature even affected a small part of Generation Z. Do you remember the conventional phones that people had at home?
At that time, recording someone's conventional number was common. This is so Gen X that, without a doubt, there are still older people who keep a phone book at home – even if none of the numbers written down work.
Decorate a book with brown paper
According to Generation X, this was a characteristic of people of that generation. They covered their books and notebooks with brown paper, even though the paper seems uninteresting these days.
At that time, there were still creative people who used to decorate the solid color of brown paper, bringing an air of grace to something that was so dull.
Only with these three examples can we see the significant changes between generations. What would we do without using Google Maps?
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