Generations often clash on views. That’s especially the case when comparing boomers and millennials. They often disagree, with each blaming for the for many of their ills. However, in some case they find areas where they adamantly agree with each other. In a recent online conversation, boomers and millennials discussed instances where they share the same view. Here are 12 top occurrences.
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Touchscreens in Cars
As cars have gone increasingly high-tech, physical knobs and buttons have been replaced with sleek touchscreens. Boomers aren’t the only ones who think that’s a bad idea.
One Redditor says, “Distracted driving is at an all-time high. Touchscreen controls literally require you to take your eyes of the road and can create a longer time of inattention due to their complexity.
Businesses Not Having a Real Website
Picture this – you want to learn something about a new to you business. You go to find their website, and all that returns in your internet search is a social media website. Worse yet, there’s little to no information about the company on it.
One commenter explains this frustration, saying “A real website please, not a Facebook page. I don’t use Facebook and if I can’t access your menu beforehand I’m probably not going to your restaurant.”
It’s not that difficult or expensive to launch a simple website. Furthermore, just imagine the business you won’t turn away by having it.
Human Customer Service
In an effort to reduce costs, many companies have replaced people with chat bots in their customer service centers. Plenty of callers are frustrated to no end by these robotic servants. “I want a human customer service operator, not an automated operator or chat bot,” one person says.
This lack of human support can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re experiencing problems with something critical like your phone service.
Thankfully, there are still some low-cost phone carriers that haven’t scrimped on service and let you talk to real humans when you call in for help.
Not Everything Needs to Connect to the Internet
We now live in an age where virtually everything must connect to the internet. Is that really necessary?
One commenter thinks not, saying “Not everything needs to connect to the internet or have an app attached to it. I just want my fridge to keep stuff cold, I don’t understand why we have to bring WiFi into this situation.”
Sometimes, having something analog is a nice treat.
Usernames and Passwords
Remember the days when you could just use a site’s features, listen to music, and read articles without needing to create an account and get endless emails delivered to your inbox?
Remember the days before email? Boomers do. And they aren’t the only ones who think we need fewer usernames and passwords. One person says, “Having to create a username and password to join just about anything online is a royal pain in”
Targeted Ads
Your data is valuable to companies. They will pay dearly to get access to it as well.
One person explains their frustration with the practice, saying “Data collection. Targeted ads. I’d genuinely ask people to go offline as much as possible with devices. Not everything needs to be recorded, and you really don’t need an Alexa.”
Those are all more than fair points.
Dark TV Shows
No, we don’t mean scary, sad or depressing TV shows. People agree with Boomers that TV shows seem to be getting too hard to see. One person says, “TV is getting too dark. Not emotionally – it is visually too dark and I can’t see it.”
Fast Fashion
There’s a downside to all that cheap clothing – it doesn’t last as long, it doesn’t feel as good, and it ends up in massive junk piles all over the world.
Boomers aren’t the only ones who would like to return to an age where less was more. “Screw fast fashion,” one person says. “My clothes should be made to last. I’m not rich so it’s unavoidable, but I’m willing to spend extra on clothes that aren’t made of plastic and I do my best to repair my damaged clothing instead of throwing it out.”
Taking Pictures of Your Food
This gripe actually extends beyond pictures of just food to the pervasive phenomenon of documenting absolutely everything. Boomers aren’t the only ones would would like people to take advantage of their brain’s built-in memory system instead of using their phone for everything.
One person says, “You don’t need to document everything you do and post it to your social media. Sometimes it’s better just to live in the moment and enjoy what’s happening around you.”
Appliances That Don’t Last
People used to be able to buy a refrigerator or washer and have it last decades. That doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. And Boomers aren’t the only ones who don’t like it.
One person says, “I miss appliances you could hand down to your kids. I mean, a washing machine that is expected to get moldy if it gets wet?
Hard Work is a Good Thing
Not every boomer believes you need to work yourself to the bone and not every millennial thinks you need to go too far on work-life balance. In fact, many hold a similar view to work, that putting forth effort is a good thing.
One person agrees, saying ” I believe hard work is a good thing. I’m sick of this anti-work quiet quitting stuff. I agree that workers should be paid fairly and treated humanely but people you need to actually work. Why do you think all these shortages are happening?”
That’s certainly a fair point.
Awareness of Your Surroundings
Some people agree with Boomers that we should return to the social norm of respecting other people’s space and privacy.
As one person puts it, “When you’re in a public place you should respect others around you but not being disruptive with your behavior. For example, not playing music on your phone without headphones while on a bus, in a restaurant, etc.”
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This thread inspired this post.
I’m Nicole Schmoll – a master’s-educated professional writer, mompreneur, and co-founder of Frugal Rules.
As a freelance copywriter in Omaha, I still believe that writing is an artistic expression. Every time I strike the keys, I intend to evoke a response from my listeners. I left my full-time career as a senior copywriter for an insurance agency to start my own freelance writing business.
I love watching and writing about TV (and how to stream it!)
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