Forget the Dryer - Give Me My Cellphone!

USA Today reported Friday that a recent Pew Research Center survey of 1,003 individuals revealed that the recession has changed many Americans’ minds as it pertains to their “gotta-haves”. In 2006, 68% of respondents indicated a microwave was a necessity; now it’s 47%. Even more, (83%) felt a dryer was a must have in 2006. Today it’s just 66%.

While it seems we are more willing to slow cook meals and forego a clothes dryer, we won’t compromise when it comes to technology. The survey revealed that cellphones and high-speed Internet access are as necessary or more necessary than three years ago.

For those of you that repeatedly deal with the “no hook ups” objection, things may start to get a little easier – as long as you can show off the free Wi-Fi at the pool.