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Communication was another area where processes were tedious. The landline telephone reigned supreme, and remembering phone numbers was a necessity. We relied on contact directories and phone books, a time-consuming task in itself that required flipping through pages rather than a quick online search. If you were among those still using a rotary dial phone, misdialing necessitated a frustrating redo. Contests on the radio were often won by those who had touch-tone phones, showcasing yet another layer of inefficiency for those still navigating the older technology.