Millennialist

Cell phones, a technological product perceived very differentially by each era. When asked various questions millennials and baby boomers answers were greatly diverse. While the older generation showed a more conservative approach to this invention, millennials revealed their need for instant feedback. The divide between the two age groups is greatly displayed in the work field. When asking a baby boomer their opinion on texting higher authorities the answer was something along the lines of unprofessional and impersonal. Although, according to a millennial text messaging your boss is completely reasonable when needing quick responses and discussing work related topics. Millennials also harp on efficiency, displayed in their ability to multitask. The newer generation can be found texting and even watching TV just while writing a paper. Unlike the millennials, the baby boomers tend to put all of their focus towards one main action.
Although baby boomers do not display as much usage of multitasking they do agree that texting can be easier and quicker. Adding to millennials love for multitasking is the opinion voiced by many baby boomers over texting while talking to someone. Not only does the older era think it is rude, but also tend to claim that millennials do not comprehend all the information discussed in the conversation. When discussing the usage of cell phones in school with a baby boomer, a strong opinion was introduced. Although accepting the usage of a cellular device during breaks in the school day, there was still no lenience towards using a phone during class time. Children these days receive cell phones at ages as young as eight, while baby boomers were not introduced to cell phones until most were old enough to buy their own. Most baby boomers are more familiar with the term home phone or landline. When growing up, in order to contact friends by phone, everybody memorized numbers and made