In our country.
In the 70s and 80s, there was a shortage of materials, and people valued every inch of their belongings, and their clothes were used until they could not wear them.
Giving old clothes to friends and relatives was a practice of frugality, but this custom is now drifting away.
Even so, we should be wise to discern even old things sent by those closest to us.
This applies especially to old clothing, shoes, and plastic cutlery.
Old clothes often reflect personal aesthetics and styles, and each person's tastes are unique.
Nowadays, we are more inclined to give away old clothes to people close to us, rather than giving them away.
In addition, in the past, clothing was more material-oriented and appeared purer than today's chemical-laden products.
However, intimate clothing that comes into contact with** is more private, and old clothing that has not been carefully washed may cause allergies.
For such items, we should make sure to wash them carefully before sending them out, and even consider donating them to the disaster area or ** center.
Similar to old clothing, old shoes are also personal items that tend to collect sweat and bacteria after wearing them for a while.
Whether it's for personal hygiene or to prevent infectious diseases, we should politely refuse old shoes from others.
Everyone's foot shape and walking style is different, old shoes adapt to the previous owner's foot shape, and wearing them again may lead to discomfort and even damage to the feet.
As for the old plastic cutlery, although they are inexpensive, many families gradually eliminate these cutlery when their children are growing up.
There is a protective film on the surface of plastic tableware, which gradually disappears with use, and harmful substances may come into direct contact with food, posing a potential threat to the body.
For the sake of the health of our families, we should resolutely refuse to accept such harmful gifts.