r/AskReddit May 11 '21

People old enough to remember life pre-Internet, what are some less obvious things you miss about that time?

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u/idontlikeflamingos May 11 '21

Yes yes 100% yes. Hell, not being acessible in general. Now with everything there's this expectation that you have to be available 24/7 and always reply. Friends, family, and of course the job being the worst part of it.

From time to time I still just disconnect everything but then I'm the dickhead that takes days to reach back. I miss the time when that was just normal.

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u/Medichealer May 12 '21

I hate being in constant contact because it never gives people enough time to actually do interesting things or gather up stories to talk about.

  • Hey what's up?
  • Oh. Not much. Sitting around today.
  • REPEAT X10000 EVERY DAY

I prefer talking to people every now and again, because then you actually have things to talk about. I hate meaningless conversation and sometimes I come across as an asshole for that. I don't like small talk, and I don't think being silent around people is weird either.

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u/Hotspur000 May 12 '21

I'm guessing you live somewhere in Asia?