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Boomers, embrace your age and celebrate your accomplishments. Millennials are starting to do the same now that Gen Z has taken over the spotlight.
Have you ever thought about the traits that make your generation unique? On a popular online forum, Boomers have shared some of the characteristics that make them special.
Let’s dive in!
Peek A Boo
A Boomer said, “I’ve come to enjoy peering out through the blinds, muttering to myself as I scan the neighborhood for any scallywags.”
We all love our peace and quiet, right? This Boomer likes to peek through the blinds to ensure the neighborhood is safe.
Saying No to High Energy Bills
Paying high energy bills is something all generations want to avoid. However, this Boomer is on the cautious side.
“Turning off lights and any appliances the moment I leave a room because I keep thinking it’s going to cost me on my energy bill,” another Boomer remarked.
Waste Not, Want Not
A user commented, “I keep ‘good’ plastic/paper bags and boxes for future use.”
Creating a Cozy Haven
“I really want a big, covered porch that I can sit on,” one user said.
Millennials want to travel and have a proper work/life balance. Meanwhile, this Boomer simply wants a nice porch to relax on.
Maybe life isn’t as complicated as we make it seem.
Paper Grocery Lists Still Reign Supreme
Another user commented, “I prefer to write grocery lists on paper, bring a pen to the store and cross off items as I shop.”
When you write a grocery list, you will be less likely to purchase extraneous items at the grocery store.
Putting Your Trust in Your Own Hands
One Boomer remarked, “I don’t trust cloud storage.”
Is it really necessary to store all our sensitive information online? Countless stories of people being hacked online suggest that Boomers may have a point here.
Revving Up Trouble
We may all agree with this one.
It’s never a good feeling to be woken up from a good night’s sleep by someone driving fast in the middle of the night. Or maybe you’re having a work meeting and need to mute the microphone because drivers are racing down your street.
One thing is for sure: you probably wish these drivers didn’t have their licenses.
“I hate when people drive fast down my street,” commented a passionate Boomer.
The Benefits of Talking in Person
“I prefer calling/talking in person over texting.”
During COVID, employees across the globe proved that there was no need to go to the office. Still, there’s something about a face-to-face connection that can’t be outmatched.
You can still work remotely, but you should consider talking to your loved ones in person, according to this Boomer.
The Secret to a Restful Night
“I have a bedside drawer full of ‘boomer’ supplies such as earplugs, melatonin, an eye mask, eyedrops, extra reading glasses, lotion, lip balm, and a few other unmentionables.”
This Boomer wisely keeps his nightly necessities close at hand. Why not prepare your bedside drawer with useful things?
Comfortable Shoe Choice
Although many Millennials argue that there are more comfortable shoes on the market, New Balance shoes are certainly the “Boomer” shoe of choice. The fact that these shoes are comfortable is a bonus.
“I am a boomer, and the only stereotypical thing about me is that I wear New Balance shoes,” someone commented.
If you’re a Boomer, you can still adopt new traits; and if you’re a member of a younger generation, you can learn from Boomers who have given us many useful life hacks.
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