Be set in your ways

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To be resistant to change, stubbornly maintaining habits or views.

My grandfather is so set in his ways that he refuses to use a cell phone.
Visual representation of "be set in your ways" - To be resistant to change, stubbornly maintaining habits or views.

Often appears as...

  • become set in your ways
  • people are set in their ways
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Age Connotation

Often used for older people who are less likely to change their habits.

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My grandma is set in her ways and prefers to write letters by hand instead of emailing.
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Resistance to Tech

Commonly applies to reluctance in adopting new technologies.

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Even though smartphones are common, he’s set in his ways and only uses a landline.
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Cultural Resistance

May express aversion to different cultures or new social norms.

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They're set in their ways and have difficulty accepting new cultural customs.
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