But, I will warn you, weight, in the UK, especially, and many other places in the world, is a very sensitive subject, so, if you think you might insult somebody, it's often best not to say anything at all.
That's not to say other generations don't share these values; it's just that the scarcity of resources during these trying times fostered a culture of doing whatever it took to survive.
But, not to say that I'm, like, flying through everything easily, but I did definitely expect it to be like, I would be at the library from morning to night.
Not to say that you shouldn't ever buy luxury, but if you do, understand that you are probably overpaying, which can be fine if you're doing it intentionally.