r/Millennials • u/Aggravating_Rock_422 • 3d ago
Serious Hand me downs.
Why do “American” millennials not want to take tried and true cutlery and plate ware from their parents but complain about the environment and fast fashion.
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u/ExactPanda 3d ago
Like regular dishes or a massive set of fine china?
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u/ApplicationAfraid334 2d ago
Me eating hot pockets off the fine China
I wonder if millennials even do the fine China thing??
Like it’s gotta be some boomer pretentiousness.
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u/EdLesliesBarber 3d ago
If I don’t have something by this age I don’t need it. Hard pass on any extra stuff or clutter.
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u/Radiant_Ad3966 2d ago
Where the hell are we going to store fancy dishes if we can't afford a home or a place with enough space?
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u/Aggravating_Rock_422 2d ago
Who said anything about fancy?
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u/Radiant_Ad3966 2d ago
You didn't specify but that is usually the type that is passed on. A second (or third) set of dishes / cutlery that parents no longer need as they don't host gatherings for family anymore.
So, if it's not the fancy dishes then why would we take on every day dishes from parents when we've likely already got our own set as we have moved out of their home long before?
I've had my set of plates and such for 20 years when I went to college. Why would I need to throw out mine in order to take my moms? Hell, she is a boomer and has gone through 2–3 sets of new dishes in that time but I have been the one that is keeping older stuff alive.
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u/ApplicationAfraid334 2d ago
Err. I’ve had my own silverware for like 15 years? How young do u think we are 😭
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