Call Me Old-Fashioned

Don’t get me wrong, I love modern conveniences but there are a few inventions that have taken some of the romance out of our lives. One gesture I recall as a kid was my father opening the door of the car for my mother before going around to let himself in. Such a simple action and yet so poignant. He could have let himself in first and reached over to unlock her door, but he never did. I can still remember their eye contact as she would gracefully take her seat. The gesture had a fairy tale quality to it — a gentleman opening the door for his lady.

Do any of you have memories of small actions that have vanished because of technology?