because they prefer traditional cutlery. To understand reliability, you would need to observe how they handle responsibilities over time, not what they select from a drawer.
Familiarity can create comfort
People often develop attachments to objects because they associate them with repeated experiences. A particular mug may remind someone of a grandparent. A well-used cooking spoon may feel more comfortable than a new one. The object itself may be ordinary, but the familiarity attached to it can make it meaningful.
The same thing can happen with cutlery. Someone may prefer