Baby Boomer Complaints that younger generations agree with – what?
Younger people are always finding something wrong with the generations that came before them. You did it, I did it – I think we’re actually required to blame the ‘before us’ generation for everything that’s wrong.
In 2023, it’s rare for different generations to agree on anything. Thoughts on music, parenting, finances, career paths, and a load of other topics are often just a world apart. Buzzfeed asked their own BuzzFeed Community to share some of the things they actually AGREE with older generations on, and some very valid points were made.
Some Of The Generational Agreements:
Boomers, and younger generations agree on several things. Like, remember when we had actual physical knobs, buttons, and dials on things?
Your oven should not be a touch screen. nor should your washer and dryer. Younger gens think buttons should still be on phones. There should be radio and temp control knobs in cars. Touch screens do not need to be on everything. It’s not cool anymore!
Oh, and by the way “I don’t want to have to download an app for everything.” It’s maddening! This from the mouths of younger generations as well. Too many apps on our phones.
Boomers Would Probably Agree That Younger Generations Got These Right:
I’ll be the first to admit that there are several things that Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z got right. Alphas, take note:
Eating weed, instead of smoking it, seems to be the thing now. Bisexuality is accepted, which greatly increases your chances of sexy time this weekend. And FINALLY – not judging people by the color of their skin, gender, or sexual preference, but instead by the content of their old social media posts.
Here are 10 things Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z DO seem to agree on.
1. Always Bring Something With You To a Get Together
Always bringing something with you to a small get together, house warming, holiday party, etc. Don’t just just show up empty handed and still drink their booze and eat their food. We’ve lost our manners in this regard. Even if it’s just flowers, a bottle of wine, a store-bought dessert, fine – you contributed.
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2. If There's No Parking, I'm Not Doing It!
Yep, we’ve all gotten lazy, and have less time. If we can’t find parking – see ya!
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3. I Don't Want To Do Everything Online?
One person in this discussions said, “I live in a place where internet connection is kind of bad most of the time and I usually have to fill out any forms at least twice because I lose connection. I’d rather just go and do the paperwork by hand, but nope – not allowed anymore. Gotta do everything online.”
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4. I Made A Reservation - Why Am I Waiting For A Table?
Isn’t that the REASON we make reservations? Why am I waiting a half hour for a table??? I planned ahead so YOU could too, restaurant!
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5. Concerts should start ON TIME!
Concerts should absolutely start on time! There are bands whose whole schtick is to make it a point of being arrogant, and starting an hour – at least – late. Really not fun standing crammed next to other people – who are now angry, because they have been waiting so long.
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6. Music Is Too Loud
“Music everywhere is too damn loud!” Millennials say they have literally left a store because of the music being too loud.
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7. Ghosting Sucks!
Ghosting stinks. I get things fade out sometimes, but don’t just go radio silent on someone you’ve been talking to. I get sometimes you think you’re saving their feelings by not saying ‘I don’t like you like that,’ but that’s so much better than not knowing. Don’t be rude!
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8. No phones at concerts!
Nothing else to say on this one. That’s all. Carry On.
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9. No Pets In Stores
Service animals, ok, but no pets in stores. One Buzzfeed post read: “I was in a crowded store this weekend and a woman was walking around with a Great Dane. There was no indication that he was a service animal of any kind. If anyone looked at her funny, she would say ‘he’s allowed to be in here.’ I heard her telling someone that he just loves to go shopping! I’m sure he was a gentle giant, but it was visibly making some people very uncomfortable.” Not to mentions allergies, and animals that react – because you just never know.
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10. Not All Food Needs To Be Gourmet
All generations agree: “Not all food needs to be ‘gourmet,’ ‘deconstructed,’ or ‘elevated.’ When I ask for spaghetti Bolognese, Caesar salad, or a sundae, it’s because that’s what I want. I don’t want the chef’s own interpretation.”
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