People Raised In The 60s, 70s & 80s Have Zero Patience For 7 Things Younger Generations Do Often
Studio Romantic | Shutterstock For people who grew up in the 60s, 70s and 80s, there were norms that have since disappeared, and younger generations have no problem challenging the status quo they're so used to.
While millennials and Gen Zers do certain things without thinking, older generations have no patience for them. They can even see their behaviors as immature and disrespectful.
Things people raised in the 60s, 70s and 80s have no patience for, but younger generations do without thinking
1. Being on the phone constantly
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Growing up, baby boomers and Gen Xers didn't have cell phones. Because they only had landlines, they couldn't talk on the phone whenever they wanted.
But while most people agree that using cell phones around others or during a meal is rude, younger generations often do just that without thinking. Older people get really frustrated when younger individuals use their phone in public spaces, and might even ask them to step outside.
They were raised to have more social etiquette. So, when people do this, they consider it a disruption that they have no patience for.
2. Talking back to adults
People born in the 60s, 70s and 80s were raised to respect authority and grew up in homes where they never talked back. They would get in serious trouble if they did.
But most young folks today don't have that experience. They were raised in a world where they were taught to question things. They may have also been raised by parents who didn't discipline them, so they don't feel that same pressure to stop being rude.
It drives the boomers and Gen X adults in their life crazy, though. These generations learned that it's incredibly disrespectful, so they can't handle someone acting that way.
3. Using texting lingo
Texting lingo is commonly used by young people. Instead of having to tell people what they're planning to do, they use acronyms. It saves time, but it might seem like the opposite for those raised in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Older generations don't always know what this lingo means, and it's confusing. They waste time looking up definitions before responding to texts that use it. It's really just frustrating to take that extra unnecessary step just to text back.
But for Gen Z and even millennials, they're so accustomed to doing it, they don't even realize their actions. They don't think twice about it because it's just the way they've learned to communicate.
4. Relying on social media for validation
A lot of parents don't understand why their kids are on social media all the time. They'll read about the negative effects of those apps and think it's better to restrict their screen time. They have no patience for young people who complain about it, either.
Younger generations are used to using social media regularly to keep up with their friends or to entertain themselves. But they also don't realize they're sometimes using it for validation.
While older people know what it's like to live without technology and cell phones, young people don't. While Gen Z and millennials see it as a form of entertainment, older people just find it irritating.
5. Having bad table manners
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Table manners were very important to people who grew up in the 60s, 70s and 80s. They were engaged with the company at the table, and carefully followed common etiquette about hand placement and eating.
But young people don't see this as important and most don't even think twice about their table manners. They've developed bad table manners, like eating with their mouth open or using their phone at the table.
But because boomers and Gen X grew up learning etiquette of the time, it's a big pet peeve of theirs. They'll say it's rude or gross to see while other people are eating, and don't understand why young people are disrespectful.
6. Wearing casual attire to work
People in the late 20th century typically wore a suit and tie to work. They were expected to show up looking professional every day, and if they didn't, they seemed sloppy. People would assume they were unprepared for the tasks of the day.
Older generations still think people should dress up to go to work, but for young people, they're changing this. Gen Zers, in particular, are opting for more casual wear, like crop tops and miniskirts.
Rather than putting an emphasis on their appearance, they're letting their work speak for itself. They don't take into account the effect looking professional has on how competent they are.
7. Using annoying slang terms
Younger generations have a lot of slang terms that older people just don't understand. So, they get annoyed when youths use them excessively, likely assuming they don't have a very good vocabulary.
For example, they may try to understand what terms like "6-7" mean, only to find out it doesn't really mean anything. Even though they had their own version of slang growing up, they don't quite get what's being used today.
Young people, however, don't think twice about what they're saying or how much it really annoys those around them. It's just fun for them, even if it's irritating for everyone else.
Lily Bell is a college student studying English and Publications who covers relationships, mental health, and personal narratives surrounding the human experience.
