Cell Phones
I hate cell phones.
They're annoying in public places, the reception is unpredictable, and even when there is reception, the sound quality, well, isn't. And while most people know these facts, they ignore them, and worship their cell phones, because they think cell phones give them independence, convenience, etc.
While I'm the first to admit there are useful applications for cell phones, for me, these are far outnumbered by the drawbacks. I don't spend that much time away from home or work, where I can be reached easily. And when I'm not in a fixed location, I like my freedom. I like the fact that it can be hard to reach me.
So, when the sales guy starting talking to me about cell phones while I was making a return at Radio Shack recently, I was ready. I floored him by telling him that not only do I not have one*, but that I don't want one. He asked how I could live without one. I informed him that somehow I had managed this far along in my life, and I had faith that I could keep on going. He started in with his sales pitch ... great phones ... low prices ... etc. I told him he could talk all he wanted, but I wasn't buying a phone, and left the store.
*I do have an old, charged cell phone (without paid service) in the car, for calling 911 in emergencies.