QR codes are so annoying, and make a lot of assumptions. Not everyone has a smartphone, and there are at least 10 valid reasons I can think of for this without even trying hard

I don't mind the QR codes. I hate how small the menu is on my cell phone screen. It takes forever to zoom and move the pages until I find what I'm looking for. Just hand me a big paper menu.

Since I rarely bring my phone inside establishments, QR codes are immensely annoying to me. I'm now trying to remember to bring my phone with me everywhere I go. So irritating!!

One of my favourite restaurants combines the two. There are physical menus but a QR code for when you want to order. Scan, tap, tap, tap, and sit back and your dinner turns up a bit later! And it's all paid so you just wander off when you're ready. Or scan and order more drinks, snacks, puddings!

This comes up so often I think that it ought to be a given, thankfully it's never really taken on in North Yorkshire

I don't have a smartphone. So yes.

QR codes for restaurant menus are actually really nice for people with certain disabilities.

I've never encountered this.

Menus are NOT outdated

I like to look back and forth to compare dishes. With my glaucoma there is no way do do this on a QR menu called up on my phone. Plus my husband can't use a smart phone because of severe arthritis in his hands. Down with QR menus!

I don't mind it, if it's an option... but if you don't have a menu, imma head out!

Walked out of a couple of those restaurants. Couple next to us had both of their food put onto one plate. Made no sense. Waitress gave them attitude for having to ask her for a plate to separate the food. Tried to order from the stupid QR code menu…could not customize the item. Not even for an allergy. Waitress wouldn’t stop and answer any questions too. Horrible.

I love those places where I can use qr codes to both see the meals, and order to the table!

they don't work half the time!!!

OK for some things but not for a menu. 👎🏻

Qr codes are fine. No tip of course

This here middle aged millennial refuses to eat at a restaurant that only uses QR code "menus"

Only time ordering food with QR codes should happen in a restaurant named “assumption”

Agreed, not so much on safety, more by function. If someone wants to break your door down, they'll break your door down but technology malfunctions and fails. Similar to keyless cars with "push to start". If there's something wrong with that button or the communication between the electronic key fails, you're screwed.

Books are not 'outdated'

Dont mix up « computer » with « connected » Modern fridges have some computing capabilities to adapt to their environment and the contents, decreasing a lot the consumption. And that’s different from connecting it to the internet which is another trend.

Gaming keyboards are the best. I have the same in until he picture. Click Clack

I still have a wall calendar propped next to my PC in my computer cabinet.

As a programmer who works in finance software, I'd be lost without a pencil and paper. Sometimes you just need to work things out and a pencil is by far the easiest way to do that.

a nice memory to hang on the fridgedoor afterwards. Can't beat that.

Yep for this reason I keep my original CDs even though I play them as mp3s. Not going to stream. You do not know my taste, and no streaming service is clever enough to figure it out. My range is far too wide and my playlist is mood dependent.

Correct. Clothes dried in the fresh air, smelling beautiful. And such drying costs nothing, which is not without significance considering today's electricity prices. In addition, it is environmentally friendly.

True, except many devices are missing a 3.5 audio jack nowadays (I know there are connecting cables to HMDI-mini...but another thing I gotta buy extra).

As long as there are black outs and internet outages or connection issues cash will never die.

I have a laptop and a docking station. My keyboard, mouse and monitor are all plugged into it.

I love my analog automatic chronograph. Never let me down. Runs like...well...clockwork. And it's also like a piece of jewelry for me. I like how it looks and like to look at it.

Too distracting.

Nothing is better then seeing the lay of the land.

Regardless of the materials, I can't even draw a paycheck.

Record albums!

This is one of the few I disagree with. Key fob proximity thingy means the fob stays in my purse and I NEVER have to get it out. And doors at home & work are keypad codes, so I haven't had to use a physical key in nearly 6 years!

Arthritis says nope.

I drove a stickshift for many years. Did my drivers licence in a stickshift car. And it was really fine. But for most drivers - including myself - the technology nowadays with the automatic transmissions is really more than fine. They shift well, run smooth, are fuel efficient with 6-10 gears and are really comfy in slow traffic and traffic jams. Except you really are a sporty driver (but where can drive drive as such?), then you won't need a stickshift no more. At least I'm not missing it.

And physical christmas/greeting cards!

If you have a lot of infrequently used tools that share the same battery system (eg Ryobi) you only need one or two batteries and you’ll get full use out of the battery.

We have a Roomba because I have fibromyalgia and suffer from fatigue. Admittedly it doesn’t do stairs or cobwebs but I’m happy with it. 🙂

Viscose is made from wood fibres I believe. While it definitely has been processed it is made from natural fibres. Otherwise I agree about synthetic material for clothing. They end up smelly and don't breathe.

I miss my film camera.

I love my fountain pen. My handwriting looks better, people really READ it, because they're not used to this anachronism anymore and somehow, it feels to me that the note you write with is "more important". I like it!

I prefer 7

Pretty sure in a blind listening test most "valves/analogue is better" people couldn't actually tell the difference between the "real thing" and a decent amp/cabinet emulation.

Close but no cigar, BP