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Anyone over 40 would probably argue that manners and mores have gotten worse over the past three decades. Just take a look at our presidential election. But consider this: Donald Trump first rose to fame in the 1980s, when he was embraced by the nation’s tastemakers. So on that note, we turn to the pertinent Reddit question, “What was socially acceptable in the ’80s, but not today?” Here are the 13 most interesting and meaningful answers...

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Memorizing phone numbers

“Back then, it was necessary,” writes Reddit user toplistnews. “Now if you tell someone you memorized their number, it makes you look like you're obsessed with them. What kind of weirdo memorizes peoples' numbers!?”

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Showing up unannounced

“Can we all take a moment to appreciate this [change]?” says berrblebrox. “No longer must we live under the constant looming possibility of surprise social interaction.” But blackpony04 offers this: “I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand most people today do not like to be caught unprepared but then sometimes spontaneous activities are the most fun.”

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Perms and hairspray

“Maximum volume was necessary to balance out huge shoulder pads,” wrote one Redditor.

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Smoking in bars and restaurants

Added one Redditer: “Smoking in front of children, babies and even pregnant women was okay.”

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Making plans with someone days in advance

Then, writes laypersongm, “not talking to them about it again, and just showing up without having to confirm that day that your plans are still on.”

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A boom box

“You don't want to hear someone cranking music on their phone,” writes Ghitzo. “Imagine having to listen to a 20-inch stereo on some dude's shoulder.”

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No car seats

Seat belts were common in the 1980s, but many people remember not having them in their older vehicles. “Riding in the bed of pickup trucks” was also popular, added one commenter.

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Propping up brutal dictatorships in developing nations in hopes of slowing the spread of communism

Replaced by nation-building in the first decade of the 21st century, and now replaced by a growing isolationism.

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Mullets

“Still a thing in New Zealand,” offered one commenter.

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Station wagons

Replaced by SUVs.

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Really short shorts -- on men

Remember those tight shorts Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe wore on court? Now pro tennis players -- and the man on the street -- wear tents around their waists.

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Blatantly not wearing a bra in public

This is a popular answer, but does it apply? Offered littlehands: “this is more acceptable now than ever.”

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Cocaine

Some presidential-debate watchers insist it’s making a comeback.

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A lot has changed since the 1980s. Reddit users offer up an endless discussion on the subject.

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