Before cell phones there were these things called landlines. We say they were a pain. But really they were the best.
Not having to answer to anyone because no one could reach you 24/7
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Unless you wanted them to
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Having one simple way to reach people
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If you didn't leave a message, you could again later and they would never know it was you.
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