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A few things that boomers do but the other generations don't.
1. Writing Checks
Boomers are likely to still pull out a checkbook to pay for items in stores or to cover their bills. This comes from an era before the convenience of online banking and digital transactions. It was the trusted way to move money, and they have carried this habit into the modern era. Younger generations, on the other hand, are more likely to use digital payments or cards.
2. Landline Phones
It’s not uncommon to find a landline phone in a boomer’s home. This technology was the primary means of communication for them, fostering a sense of connection. Today, most younger individuals rely solely on their cell phones, seeing landlines as unnecessary.
3. Newspaper Reading
Boomers often prefer reading the newspaper as their primary source of news. This tangible connection to world events hails from an era where this was the only quick method to stay informed. The rise of digital news platforms has led younger generations to shift towards online news consumption.
4. Physical Maps
Boomers often prefer using physical maps for navigation during travel. They learned to read these paper guides before the advent of GPS. Younger generations, conversely, often rely on their smartphones or in-car systems for directions.
5. Saving Printed Photos
Boomers tend to print and save photographs, placing them in albums or frames. They cherish the tangibility and nostalgia linked with printed photos. In contrast, millennials and Gen Z prefer digital photo storage, with platforms like Google Photos or iCloud.
6. Listening to AM/FM Radio
Baby boomers have a tendency to listen to traditional AM/FM radio, particularly in their cars. It’s a medium they’ve grown up with, enjoying the element of surprise with each song played. Younger generations lean towards music streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music, where they control their playlist.
7. Writing Letters
Boomers often still enjoy writing letters. It’s a practice rooted in their early years when instant communication wasn’t available. While younger generations also appreciate the charm of a handwritten note, they predominantly use emails, text messages, or social media for communication.
8. Using Encyclopedias
Boomers tend to refer to physical encyclopedias or dictionaries when in doubt. It was a primary source of knowledge for them before the internet era. Younger generations would typically Google any questions or curiosities they have.
9. Watching Cable TV
Boomers generally stick to cable television for entertainment and news. They enjoy the simplicity of channel surfing and scheduled programming. The younger crowd, however, leans towards on-demand streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu.
10. Shopping In-Store
While boomers do shop online, many still prefer the experience of shopping in a physical store. They appreciate the chance to see, touch, and try products before purchasing. Younger generations, with their fast-paced lifestyles, often prefer the convenience of online shopping.
1. Writing Checks
Boomers are likely to still pull out a checkbook to pay for items in stores or to cover their bills. This comes from an era before the convenience of online banking and digital transactions. It was the trusted way to move money, and they have carried this habit into the modern era. Younger generations, on the other hand, are more likely to use digital payments or cards.
2. Landline Phones
It’s not uncommon to find a landline phone in a boomer’s home. This technology was the primary means of communication for them, fostering a sense of connection. Today, most younger individuals rely solely on their cell phones, seeing landlines as unnecessary.
3. Newspaper Reading
Boomers often prefer reading the newspaper as their primary source of news. This tangible connection to world events hails from an era where this was the only quick method to stay informed. The rise of digital news platforms has led younger generations to shift towards online news consumption.
4. Physical Maps
Boomers often prefer using physical maps for navigation during travel. They learned to read these paper guides before the advent of GPS. Younger generations, conversely, often rely on their smartphones or in-car systems for directions.
5. Saving Printed Photos
Boomers tend to print and save photographs, placing them in albums or frames. They cherish the tangibility and nostalgia linked with printed photos. In contrast, millennials and Gen Z prefer digital photo storage, with platforms like Google Photos or iCloud.
6. Listening to AM/FM Radio
Baby boomers have a tendency to listen to traditional AM/FM radio, particularly in their cars. It’s a medium they’ve grown up with, enjoying the element of surprise with each song played. Younger generations lean towards music streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music, where they control their playlist.
7. Writing Letters
Boomers often still enjoy writing letters. It’s a practice rooted in their early years when instant communication wasn’t available. While younger generations also appreciate the charm of a handwritten note, they predominantly use emails, text messages, or social media for communication.
8. Using Encyclopedias
Boomers tend to refer to physical encyclopedias or dictionaries when in doubt. It was a primary source of knowledge for them before the internet era. Younger generations would typically Google any questions or curiosities they have.
9. Watching Cable TV
Boomers generally stick to cable television for entertainment and news. They enjoy the simplicity of channel surfing and scheduled programming. The younger crowd, however, leans towards on-demand streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu.
10. Shopping In-Store
While boomers do shop online, many still prefer the experience of shopping in a physical store. They appreciate the chance to see, touch, and try products before purchasing. Younger generations, with their fast-paced lifestyles, often prefer the convenience of online shopping.
A few disturbing behaviors that have become common but are far from normal.
Exploiting Children
It has become common for parents to take advantage of their children for personal gain or use them in ways that may harm their well-being. This behavior goes against the principles of child protection and can have a negative impact on a child’s development.
For example, without remorse, parents now use their kids for monetized content and video purposes. Unfortunately, many have become desensitized to these behaviors and accepted them as normal.
Working Overtime without Compensation
Simply put, society has made us believe that we’re not being productive if we’re not constantly working. Now it’s become normal for people to work excessively for long hours, sacrificing their personal time, relationships, and well-being.
This culture often glorifies the “hustle” and prioritizes work over other aspects of life, which is far from normal. This work-life imbalance and constant pressure to perform can lead to burnout, chronic stress, and a diminished sense of self-worth.
Data Collection
Data collection involves gathering and storing information about people, such as their personal details, online activities, or preferences. Unfortunately, this can be disturbing and harmful.
For one, it can invade people’s privacy and make them uncomfortable. When data is collected by tech giants like Google, Facebook, etc., and sold to third parties without consent or used in ways that individuals are not aware of, it can breach trust and create a sense of unease.
Compulsory Tipping Culture
Previously, certain workers were only tipped for providing us with a service. Now, it has become a norm for every worker to expect a tip. Plus, instead of paying workers their fair wages, businesses have shifted the responsibility of compensating employees onto customers through tips.
This puts pressure on customers to figure out how much to tip. People may also feel obligated to tip even if they can’t afford it, causing them financial stress or guilt.
Kids Beauty Pageants
Honey Boo Boo made child beauty pageants normalized, but many people believe they are not a good thing. These pageants sexualize young girls and make them think their worth is based solely on their appearance.
These participants are often subjected to intense grooming, heavy makeup, and revealing outfits that are not age-appropriate. This can lead to the premature exposure of children to adult concepts and expectations. This practice is concerning and needs to stop.
Extreme Poverty
Before, poverty used to be something people didn’t talk about much. It was seen as affecting only the very unlucky. But now, poverty is deemed normal and accepted. Even those who work full-time and earn decent wages can still feel like they’re on the edge of homelessness or financial disaster.
Toxic Hustle Culture
Society has taken the culture of work to an extreme level. Many spend long hours at the office, and even when home, they continue working on side projects or businesses. While there’s nothing wrong with pursuing personal ventures alongside regular work, society has made it seem normal for everyone to hustle the same.
Saying Yes to Additional Responsibilities at Work
In the past, going to work meant simply doing our assigned tasks. However, now there is an expectation to take on multiple roles within the same hours without any extra pay. Additionally, the idea that employees must constantly prove their dedication to a company is harmful.
Unrealistic Entry-Level Experience Jobs
Entry-level jobs used to be for those without experience. It meant you were starting at the beginning and learning as you worked. But now, companies often demand unrealistic years of experience for these so-called entry-level positions.
Many believe this is due to poor hiring practices and a lack of training by company leaders. Regardless, it is a disturbing behavior that has now been adopted by hiring companies. Overall, these highlighted behaviors need to be abandoned.
Exploiting Children
It has become common for parents to take advantage of their children for personal gain or use them in ways that may harm their well-being. This behavior goes against the principles of child protection and can have a negative impact on a child’s development.
For example, without remorse, parents now use their kids for monetized content and video purposes. Unfortunately, many have become desensitized to these behaviors and accepted them as normal.
Working Overtime without Compensation
Simply put, society has made us believe that we’re not being productive if we’re not constantly working. Now it’s become normal for people to work excessively for long hours, sacrificing their personal time, relationships, and well-being.
This culture often glorifies the “hustle” and prioritizes work over other aspects of life, which is far from normal. This work-life imbalance and constant pressure to perform can lead to burnout, chronic stress, and a diminished sense of self-worth.
Data Collection
Data collection involves gathering and storing information about people, such as their personal details, online activities, or preferences. Unfortunately, this can be disturbing and harmful.
For one, it can invade people’s privacy and make them uncomfortable. When data is collected by tech giants like Google, Facebook, etc., and sold to third parties without consent or used in ways that individuals are not aware of, it can breach trust and create a sense of unease.
Compulsory Tipping Culture
Previously, certain workers were only tipped for providing us with a service. Now, it has become a norm for every worker to expect a tip. Plus, instead of paying workers their fair wages, businesses have shifted the responsibility of compensating employees onto customers through tips.
This puts pressure on customers to figure out how much to tip. People may also feel obligated to tip even if they can’t afford it, causing them financial stress or guilt.
Kids Beauty Pageants
Honey Boo Boo made child beauty pageants normalized, but many people believe they are not a good thing. These pageants sexualize young girls and make them think their worth is based solely on their appearance.
These participants are often subjected to intense grooming, heavy makeup, and revealing outfits that are not age-appropriate. This can lead to the premature exposure of children to adult concepts and expectations. This practice is concerning and needs to stop.
Extreme Poverty
Before, poverty used to be something people didn’t talk about much. It was seen as affecting only the very unlucky. But now, poverty is deemed normal and accepted. Even those who work full-time and earn decent wages can still feel like they’re on the edge of homelessness or financial disaster.
Toxic Hustle Culture
Society has taken the culture of work to an extreme level. Many spend long hours at the office, and even when home, they continue working on side projects or businesses. While there’s nothing wrong with pursuing personal ventures alongside regular work, society has made it seem normal for everyone to hustle the same.
Saying Yes to Additional Responsibilities at Work
In the past, going to work meant simply doing our assigned tasks. However, now there is an expectation to take on multiple roles within the same hours without any extra pay. Additionally, the idea that employees must constantly prove their dedication to a company is harmful.
Unrealistic Entry-Level Experience Jobs
Entry-level jobs used to be for those without experience. It meant you were starting at the beginning and learning as you worked. But now, companies often demand unrealistic years of experience for these so-called entry-level positions.
Many believe this is due to poor hiring practices and a lack of training by company leaders. Regardless, it is a disturbing behavior that has now been adopted by hiring companies. Overall, these highlighted behaviors need to be abandoned.
I'm a Boomer (1959). I only do 1 of those 10, Cable TV, and only that because it's a free work benefit.
Mine too barring some miracle breakthroughs.Been here awhile. I will be my last, though.
Been here awhile. I will be my last, though.
only the last century as a common daisy...
...but you'll be back, to spend the remainder of the eons as a Shasta!