Those-Days-These-Days | Commonly Confused Words

Those days

/ðoʊz deɪz/

Refers to a specific period in the past characterized by particular events or experiences.

This word has no antonyms

/ðiːz deɪz/

A phrase used to refer to the current period of time or to modern times.

Remember those days refers to a time period in the past.
These days refers to a time period in the present or very recent.
If you are reminiscing about the past, use those days.
When talking about current events or trends, use these days.
Those is often linked with nostalgia, while these is connected to present observations.