10 Reasons Your Grandpa Puts You To Shame
19September

10 Reasons Your Grandpa Puts You To Shame

Written by Craig Rogers, Posted on , in Section Inspirational

While it’s easy to wonder at all the modern conveniences and technological advancements of today, sometimes it’s helpful to take a look and consider some of the aspects of our culture that we’ve left behind. In our constantly connected and high-speed lifestyles, there are still some very interesting lessons we can learn from the earlier generations.

1) Chivalry
Tall dark and handsome were the words used to describe your grandpa. But not only did your grandpa have impeccable style he had the manners women only dream of today. While holding the door open and paying is still common, your grandfather was never too cool to treat his lady with respect.



2)Dancing
When your grandfather went out, he went out to dance. Men knew how to dance and lead a woman, making her feel special. Today dancing is standing in the corner with your phone out or “bumping and grinding” until your pants are wet.


3) Automobiles
America is a nation of automobiles. Cars from your grandfather’s age were well-tuned machines of engineering beauty, style and comfort unmatched by the cars of today. We pour money into cars that we wouldn’t have to if we just fixed them ourselves, a concept we’ve almost completely lost. Your grandfather could fix all of his vehicles and do it for the least amount possible.


4) Handy Man
If your toaster breaks how easy is it to just go to Wal-Mart and buy a new one? What’s twenty dollars to replace something or even fifty? Today’s mindset is to discard and replace, a thought so wasteful it makes your grandpa sick. Tools were in every man’s garage with knowledge on how to use them. Fix and refurnish instead of discard and replace.


5) The Value Of A Dollar
Your grandfather may not have been rich, but he surely wasn’t over burdened with credit card debts or student loans. He knew the value of a dollar, spending only what he earned and living within his means. He paid cash for local goods; a hand to hand transaction that he understood was more than just a purchase. It was a bond built on quality and reputation, seller and buyer, and money not spent lightly.


6) Self Sufficient
Your grandfather knew how to use his hands. The only video games he had were hammer meets nail, and shovel meets dirt. The rough callus on his hands meant that he’d used them and used them well. He didn’t want to waste money and the only way to ensure quality was to do it himself.  


7) Style
You don’t have style like your grandpa. Work clothes with function, suits with class and shoes so polished your car gets jealous. Watches of quality were the mark of a man, worn with a purpose of style and function. Today it’s in style to wear pants that don’t fit, fedoras with no suit, and shirts so big two people could wear them.

 


 
8) Shaving
Shaving used to be an art form that took patience and precision. Everyone seems to be in such a hurry that it makes it difficult to appreciate the little things. There is a certain pleasure in the finer things in life and your grandfather certainly understood them. It’s not so much about shaving as slowing down and soaking it all in. And lets face it, your scruffy beard is nothing compared to your grandpas fine grooming.


9) Rebelliousness
Oh, your grandfather was a party animal, and he could be wild and reckless. But it was about having a good time with his friends and not trying to be a viral jackass. Rebellion had a cause; people stood up for what they believed in and did something about it.


10) Facing adversity
Your grandfather most likely saw some tough times. If he didn’t see war, then he saw the government rationing every available resource so as to help the war effort. The most basic commodities were rationed, giving your grandfather a great work ethic, inclined to not waste anything. He knew that he’d have to work to make it in his work and career then some entitled members of our generation.


Your grandfather or anyone from that generation has a lot of useful information that we can learn from. Life is an art, and should be cherished and held on a pedestal, everyone today is in such a hurry that we forget how meaningful every aspect of our life can be. The common everyday things and actions have as much or as little meaning as we give them.

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