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lifestyle1 year ago•6 min saved

Generational Gaps: Older Women on Young Women's Habits

A Reddit thread highlights older women's perspectives on habits of younger women that they find puzzling, such as buccal fat removal, oversharing on social media, and the glamorization of van life. Other points of contention include the acceptance of minimal effort in relationships, the trend of overdone lip injections, and the performative nature of social interactions. These observations reflect broader generational differences in values and lifestyle choices.

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#beautystandards #generationaldifferences #lifestyle

lifestyle1 year ago•5 min saved

Older Women Weigh In on Gen Z and Gen Alpha Trends

Older women express confusion over the habits and trends of younger generations, highlighting issues such as reliance on texting over phone calls, the impact of social media on socialization, reluctance to get driver's licenses, and the prevalence of vaping. They also criticize the performative nature of social media, self-diagnosis of mental disorders for clout, and the lack of privacy in the digital age. Concerns are raised about the younger generation's acceptance of climate change yet their consumer habits, and the pessimism regarding the American Dream.

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#communication #generationaldifferences #lifestyle

economy1 year ago•1 min saved

Generational Divide: Boomers vs. Gen Z on Financial Success Benchmarks

A study by Empower reveals significant generational differences in perceptions of financial success, with Boomers considering $100,000 annually as successful, while Gen Z believes $600,000 is necessary. The average American views $270,000 as the benchmark for financial success. Despite these high expectations, 71% of Gen Z are optimistic about achieving financial success, highlighting a shift in income expectations and aspirations across generations.

via Axios|

#boomers #economy #financialsuccess

lifestyle1 year ago•7 min saved

Boomers Reveal 2024 Home Design Trends They Dislike

Baby boomers express their dislike for various 2024 home design trends, including front-facing garages, backward-facing books on shelves, clear glass shower enclosures, plastic patio furniture, and gray color schemes. Other criticized trends include TVs mounted above fireplaces, open floor plans, and all-white kitchens. These opinions highlight generational differences in design preferences, with boomers favoring practicality and traditional aesthetics over modern trends.

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#babyboomers #designcritiques #generationaldifferences