Every generation that has existed or will ever exist thinks that it is better than those that came before and after it. It is inevitable because every gen has its fair share of upsides, drawbacks, bizarre attitudes, weird behaviors, and quirks. Generation Z behaviors are particularly polarizing right now!
The members of older generations shared their confusion and low-key frustrations with Zoomer behavior online, and you can really pinpoint what is causing all of the tension across the age gap. Read on to see how Gen Z is being perceived and judged.
#41
Willingly go to church. I won't "get" this regardless of which generation does it, though.
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17points
#42
Holding those tiny little microphones in their hands when making videos.
16points
#44
They take a lot of mental health days from work and they're very open about it.
Not saying it's right or wrong, but it isn't something Gen X or Boomers understand.
Not saying it's right or wrong, but it isn't something Gen X or Boomers understand.
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15points
#45
They are so restricted by social rules it’s better to do nothing than to do something lame. There’s a strict code of conduct, a strict code of dress, and if anything is deemed cringe, they get shunned, which has resulted in their overall inaction. I think this is the reason for them drinking less, having less romantic partners, the gen z stare, not caring about work, etc.
14points
#46
Monetizing their own existential dread through layers of irony so thick that sincerity has effectively become a niche vintage aesthetic.
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12points
#47
Probably how everything is content now filming daily life, talking to a camera like it’s normal, and building a personal brand out of it. Older generations just see it as oversharing, but for Gen Z it’s just how you exist online.
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11points
#49
Gen Z plays with the English language in really unique way.
In the past, more extreme slang expressions were more the domain of specific region or cultural group, but with the connectivity of gen z's social media culture, their slang has become widespread, ubiquitous and immediate to a degree we've not seen in prior generations.
I find that fascinating.
In the past, more extreme slang expressions were more the domain of specific region or cultural group, but with the connectivity of gen z's social media culture, their slang has become widespread, ubiquitous and immediate to a degree we've not seen in prior generations.
I find that fascinating.
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8points
#50
Flaking out on plans at the last minute because the are “stressed” or had a hard day.
8points
#51
I saw a video where someone was shocked that a kid went on his phone and just purchased multiple hundred dollar flights through there.
Purchases over $100 are a laptop level decision.
Purchases over $100 are a laptop level decision.
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7points
#52
Their casual speech is wack. I was at work and two girls in their 20’s next to me were talking to each other. It reminded me of Spanglish. I could pick up a lot of what they were saying mixed in with phrases or words that sounded like a new language to me.
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7points