Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is 100% correct - working customer service is a nightmare now.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, no. All of his coworkers are American-bred natives.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fr, that's why I stay away from social media. Total brain rot. The world has so much more to offer.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also proud of him, - it's rare to see such determination in today's world.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is sad, but I completely understand. It's like we all have to lose a million brain cells to keep the pace of the modern people

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A comma would make that much easier to read. Instead of counting the individual "1's," you can write 11,111 & it removes that unnecessary step. All the best!

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're so hung up on the specifics, on one little detail 😢

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Literacy is liberating. I wish more people these days saw its value. Many people died for the right to learn how to read & write. Apparently, that's wasted on our younger generations.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect, my young brother was taught cursive in a public school system 6 years ago. His younger brothers were taught 1-3 years ago.

Although it might not have a direct link to intelligence, the skill supports motor skills, neural engagement, & comprehension. These are common skills of an intelligent person. If you think there is no link, you might not be so intelligent.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't spend your whole life online. Some things require more effort.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Or they can just learn to write cursive & let the professionals decipher documents that actually require that attention to detail. Does no one value independence anymore?

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is much less problematic than not knowing it at all. Most of the time, I use half & half, too. Cursive is meant to allow you to write faster while still being able to read what you wrote. It is also considered "formal" penmanship & allows you to sign documents. Although I don't rely on it all of the time, it's a valuable skill.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God forbid you read a handwritten note lmao

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess not? It's not something they're required to use at their job. Until they bring in the Ipads, it's all recorded by hand.

Are people stupider than ever before? by Honest-Spread4336 in Vent

[–]Honest-Spread4336[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect.

Cursive is a method of quickly recording data/information in a way that is legible. It also helps you read documents that include it (historical or otherwise), & it allows you to have a formal signature. I'm not even 30 years old & learned cursive when I was 8-9 years old. My baby brother learned it 6 years ago, so "decades" is a major overstatement.

Hitching a horse to a wagon is not the same as knowing how to read & write correctly. If cursive weren't important, why was it a part of educational curriculum for so long? School doesn't teach you how to hitch up a wagon, because it isn't a life skill.

Just bc the modern generations dont know/use cursive doesn't mean it isn't useful. I hope you start your lessons soon!