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The world is never the same place as it was the day before. Whether we're talking about environmental, societal, or other changes, it always keeps evolving.

So when Reddit user Firewire64 made a post on the platform, asking its users to name the things that are slowly phasing out in 2022, they received a lot of interesting insights.

We often miss prolonged, subtle processes. Having an opportunity to discuss them, even if it's online, can allow us glimpses into the direction we're all heading. So continue scrolling and check out the answers to Firewire64's question.

#1

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Women’s’ rights

Mother-Meeting9893 , Norma Gabriela Galván Report

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Lauren S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, I don’t understand why this is downvoted either… do people not think women’s rights are in jeopardy? I mean, if they don’t live in the US maybe nothing has changed in their world so this doesn’t impact them. Being American, Roe v Wade being overturned is terrifying to me.

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#2

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Affordable food at the grocery store. It’s fine, it’s not like I need food to survive.

Switchbladekitten , Denise Krebs Report

#3

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Biomass and Biodiversity.

Coc0tte , Saad Alaiyadhi Report

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23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Privacy

jespersolost , PhotoMIX Company Report

#6

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Social acceptance for cigarette smoking in public. Like the old-fashioned light-them-on-fire tobacco smokes.

I go all over for work, and it’s a noticeable event if someone smells like smoke. No buildings seem to have smoking areas anymore, even the butt cans are rare sightings. Can you even imagine someone lighting up *inside a restaurant*? People still do it, but they almost have to hide it, only smoking at home or in their cars or vaping while out and about. When you come out of a store and you smell cigarette smoke, it’s noticeable because it’s not always there. The difference from 10 years ago is huge. 20 years ago this would be unimaginable.

nurseofreddit , Jonathan Kemper Report

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Stephanie Did It
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am severely asthmatic and if I have to walk through some employee's cigarette smoke to enter a business, I turn around and take my business elsewhere. Not worth it.

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#8

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear NFTs

And I hope they continue to fall in popularity because honestly they weren’t even popular to begin with, just a fad peddled by the rich.

HippieWitchyWoods , pinguino k Report

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#9

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Airbnb

whataboutschmeee , Andrea Davis Report

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Chich
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just stayed in this thing, - hotel they are calling it. Didn't have to take the garbage out, strip the room, pay a "cleaning" fee or feed anyone's cat. Hope they catch on.

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#11

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Faith in the future of humanity

ImaginaryKnowledge74 , Billy Pasco Report

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Lesedi Tenyane
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree. I come on boardpanda on a regular basis and I find my faith in humanity restored regularly

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#12

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Leisure time. Unless you're wealthy it's shocking to have any time off. Monday I had my first sick day in over a year and I was told I still need to make up my hours even if it means working overtime.

Even when you aren't working, shifts are so long it feels like you're losing your whole day and your days off are the only chance you have to catch up on cleaning and doctor's appointments and maintaining your life that it's hard to find the time to do any leisure activities. Just watching TV or making a meal feels like such a time investment because there's so little time to waste.

Caprine-Evisc , JESHOOTS.com Report

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#13

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear DVDs.

It’s been going on for a bit now but it’s still crazy how fast they went from king to nothing

TechsSandwich , Mike Weston Report

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GettingCereal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still buy DVDs/BluRays. I like actually owning the thing and being able to reliably access it for the next 20-50 years. Only series and movies I've rewatched at least once and want to watch again though.

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#14

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Cash… 2022 has seen a sharp rise in card only transactions

xxxninamayxxx , 401(K) 2012 Report

#15

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Honestly? Cheap and neat finds at antique/thrift stores. Most places upcharge outrageous amounts for the items they get in, especially if it's a legitimate antique or unique item. On top of that, a lot of what's being sold now are nicknacks and decorative items that were made cheap at the time, and no one wants anymore.

I think we're also phasing out of the cheap product phase for everything, or at least slowing down. More and more people are choosing to repurpose their items or try and fix them, rather than just tossing and buying something new. Repurposing is even easier than ever thanks to the internet, it's no longer a struggle to figure out how to fix s**t and to buy missing parts and tools that you'd need to get the job done.

Crestego , Jennifer Kramer Report

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Little Wonder
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My local op shop has two buildings, one is the usual cheap things and cheap clothes and the other is the higher end stuff like vintage clothes or collectibles. It works well.

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#16

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Term lengths of UK pm's

annadownya , Ben Shread Report

#18

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Working in an office

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Nea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless absolutely required, coming to office should be optional.

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#19

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear 24 hour Walmarts

BoilerBaller01 , Mike Mozart Report

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Frando Bone
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I live in a 24hr city, and I feel for those who work nights and struggle to do their shopping now.

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23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear I think the straw has broken the camel's back on laughtrack sitcoms; How I Met your Father is the first one ive seen in years to use one and its... not good

Its jarring to see

So id say those are finally phasing out, with the norm being laughteack free funnies (which have existed for years now ofc, but are becoming the standard)

dis_the_chris , Jorge Franganillo Report

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Ban-One
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, Sitcoms are fading in general. Or are already completely gone. At least good ones. Maybe because you can't have dark-humored, sarcastic content anymore. Imagine "Married with Children" going on air nowadays. My favorite Sitcom...

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#21

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear iPhone Chargers

GoReadToYourChild , The Unwinder Report

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Ban-One
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, with the new law in 2024 these are a thing of the past in the EU. USB-C for any brand. Not just Apple.

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#22

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Manned registers.

ilikehockeyandguitar , Blake Wisz Report

#23

23 Things That Are Slowly Phasing Out In 2022 And Are Probably Going To Completely Disappear Physical menus at restaurants.

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Chich
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, I think real menus are a hill many will choose to die on.

Monica Leigh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree on this one. However, I have completely stopped looking at drive thru menus. Screw that. I prefer pre ordering for those type of places.

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Mouse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing like going out with a group and the first thing you need to do involves everyone staring at their phones.

Michele Monfrecola
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How much time did you spend reading the menu? 5 mins? 10 mins? If you have all the day even 15 mins, but then you give back the physical menu and the dinner is the dinner, if even once decided what to order your group will stay on the phone... It seems like a very bad group to spend time with😅😅

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censorshipsucks
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love IT products but I always demand a physical menu when I go to a restaurant and they try make me view the menu from a QR code. I mean, I love QRs as well, but making me download a menu and scroll on my phone is not convenient.

Epona
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This bothers me because I can't afford data on my phone and would not assume that they would let me use their WiFi. How am I supposed to know what kind of food you have? Unless it's online on the restaurant's website. What does this mean for people with allergies?

Lee Kerr
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s usually a qr code which takes you to the menu or you have to download an app. They alway have allergy info in the U.K. because it’s a legal requirement, I assume it’s similar for other countries. Unfortunately, quite often the wifi doesn’t work and there’s no signal inside so you can’t get online anyway. Even if it works, if you’re ordering as a family, you end up passing the one phone which has managed to get online around so it takes longer to order, the menu is badly arranged so it’s hard to find everything and the small screen is a real problem. It’s an annoying and frustrating experience all round and that is from someone who loves her tech stuff!

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Mariele Scherzinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So restaurants encourage people to stare at their phones instead of talking to each other? I'd rather not eat there then.

Josh Gilland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I need an app to eat here (different if it's a favorite spot you go regularly to) and it's a one off I'll walk out and get a fast food burger instead. F**k that and I'm 31.

Brendan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love physical menus. I can order everything on my phone when I'm at home or at work. A physical menu makes the dining experience more "real".

Michele Monfrecola
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't really understand this..... And I'm a book reader so I know the pleasure of reading on paper, but a menu is something you see in 5 minutes and then order, that's just the beginning of the dinner but then once ordered you don't see the menu anymore, both physical or digital😅

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No Name
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F*** no, I'm not downloading a new app in every restaurant. Half the time I travel my internet that's supposed to work anywhere in the EU craps out and I can't use the digital menus anyway

Ivy la Sangrienta
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this a thing now? Haven't been to a restaurant without real menus as of yet.

K R
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

QR menus are trash!!! As easy at it should be to update them. They’re never updated properly.

James Arvidson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I do not want to install an app on my phone to see someone's menu.

Gerald Colbert
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I despise those damn code thingies. I'm a dinosaur and I want a real menu, damn it!

Hidden City Pictures
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on where you are. In larger cities maybe, but a small city diner could never go without physical menus.

Spooky Scary Skeletons
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any restaurant that wants me to scan a QR code instead of showing me a physical menu? That's when I get up and NOPE my way out of that place.

Ann M Clinkscales
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My favorite is when the restaurant blocks cell service inside so you can't even use your phone. Who will tell you what's on the menu then?

Seadog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No physical menu? Don't plan on getting the business of anyone I know.

A Lady Somewhere
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to go to restaurant, feel the menu with my hands and be really happy.

Frank Lofaro Jr.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luckily even during the pandemic they did have physical menus available for those that insisted

Frank Lofaro Jr.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I didn't bring my phone to the restaurant, that's my policy when I'm eating it's all about that and the people I'm with"

Jason Llewellyn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you, a restaurant give me a QR code to scan, no thanks. You're just lazy

Leslie Witherspoon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get wanting to save paper and cost but I think every table should come with at least one menu if they're going to go to QR code route. I bought my phone less than a year ago and it doesn't have a QR code reader standard. And between all the apps that I need to have to keep up with my job, my kids school, and my bank. Not to mention all the apps that I can't uninstall on my phone, I'm not going to put yet another app on my phone just for the one time every 3 months that I go out to eat. It's an interesting idea but not well thought out.

Richard Anderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very simple, if they can't give me a menu I can't give them my business.

CharliAnn Olney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I have to use a QR code or download an app to see a menu, I leave if I can. They jsck up the price to use that technology.

Chosen1
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I welcome this I'm tired of getting a paper menu That's all sticky and wet.

Trinity Cottrell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not going to clog up my phone with menus from poor quality places. Some fancy places I've been to focus more on the looks of their restaurant rather than the food quality. I once spent $30 on pasta (thinking for that price, it'd be fit for a royal to eat it) and I swear I've never put something so revolting in my mouth. It was a wagu beef spaghetti something and it was so bitter, it tasted like tomato seeds and the quantity was only enough for a child. I don't care if I sound like a Karen stereotype, but I was so disgusted that I asked to talk to the chef and I gave him cooking advice on how to actually make the dish edible. I'm not usually fussy, but some of the foods I've bought in my life, not even my dog would eat it. I've loved cooking since I was a kid and I've won lots of cooking awards, I also have the qualifications and quality to run my own kitchen. I swear I'm not boasting, I'm just proving I have the experience to back up my opinions.

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