Younger people tend to see technology as an extension of themselves and they’re completely comfortable using it, while many older people don’t quite embrace it the same way. These are the things older people do with their phones that make younger folks cringe.
- Cold calling - Back in the landline days, when the phone rang, you answered it without thinking about it. Now, an unexpected phone call is downright shocking to young people, who think sending a quick text is always a better solution. They believe that cold calling - calling without warning - is actually rude.
- Sending long texts - Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman says her Gen Z kids don’t like her sending a text like you’re sending a letter and have told her to break up the message into multiple texts, if necessary. She also warns older people not to announce themselves in a text, like “this is mom,” or respond to group chats with unnecessary comments, or use emojis excessively or without knowing what they mean.
- Not locking the phone screen - This can lead to pocket dials and young people don’t like getting those random calls from their boomer parents.
- Unknowingly turning on the flashlight - It’s like leaving your car’s turning signal on for miles and miles and not realizing it, and apparently older people are the worst offenders. One barista shares, “Boomers out in the wild don’t seem to know it’s happening, but they’re shining it in the eyes of service workers while ordering coffee.”
Source: Huff Post⠀
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