11.Old things

Q1 What are the differences between the things old people keep and those young people keep?

Ans- Well, I think old people mostly keep photos and letters, you know, because they like holding on to real memories. They also love keeping family heirlooms and antiques, stuff that's been in the family for ages. Young people, on the other hand, mostly keep gadgets and electronics, since, honestly, tech is everything for them. They also keep fashion items and trendy clothes, just to look cool and keep up with trends. I'd say the main differences between the things old and young people keep concern physical objects vs digital memories. Like, grandparents have boxes full of paper photos, while teenagers just have thousands of pics on their phones. Another big thing is keeping stuff forever vs changing it all the time. So yeah, it really shows how differently the two generations look at life.

Q2 What are the differences between the things that people keep today and the things that people kept in the past?

Ans- Well, I think in the past people mostly kept household tools and kitchenware, because they needed them for daily life and didn't change them often. They also kept books and newspapers, since reading was one of the main forms of entertainment. Today, people mostly keep fitness trackers or smartwatches, because health gadgets are really popular now. They also keep lots of beauty products or skincare items, which wasn't so common before. I think the main differences between the things people keep today and in the past concern necessity vs lifestyle. In the past, people kept things they needed to survive and run their homes, while today people keep things to improve comfort or style. Another difference is simplicity vs consumerism. Before, people had fewer possessions and valued them more, but now many people buy too much and don't even use half of it. So what people keep has really shifted from practical needs to personal lifestyle choices. And I think that says a lot about how society has changed.

Q3 Do you think that keeping old things in a family is a great way to connect with the past?

Q4 Why do grown-ups hate to throw away old things?

Ans- Oh yeah, it definitely is as family heirlooms bring past generations into the present and preserve family history and history in general for future generations. Also, they provide insight into the lives of ancestors and a richer understanding of family values, beliefs and traditions. It seems as if they bring family memories to life and this way form a bridge between family past and family future. So, there is no doubt that family heirlooms are a perfect way to connect the present and even the future with the past.

Q5 As well as family photographs, what are some other things that people keep in their family for a long time?

Q6 In your culture, what sorts of things do people pass down from generation to generation?

Ans- I guess people keep all the things that help them feel connected to their previous generations. The most popular heirlooms are antique decorative arts, for example, clocks, mirrors, lamps and picture frames; antique furniture such as beds, wardrobes, trunks and buffets; different family jewelry such as brooches, rings, necklaces and earrings. People also value family collections, let's say, collections of world banknotes, coins or stamps and awards such as cups, championship belts, medals and certificates.I also cannot fail to mention such stuff as silver or china sets, crystal glassware, family bibles, wedding dresses, christening gowns as well as diaries, handwritten letters and handmade items such as quilts, dolls, framed needlepoints and cross stitch.