D-Generation X

From the silent generation, to the baby boomers, and now to the millennials/ Generation X, the never ending question that has always been asked and that is still being asked is, “what is wrong with the younger generation?” In Joel Stein (2013) and Emily Matcher (2012), works on millennials, both writers share their perspectives on millennials and discuss the issues that many find with the young generation. Of course the conclusions that Stein (2013) and Matcher (2012) come to are very different,

view” if, in the future, we attempt to stray from the predetermined paths of earlier generations. We, the millennials, would prefer to take a different highway to you, and yes it will be our way because we know it’s the best path to take. If that translates into my way is the only way then so be it. It is a common belief among members of previous generations that not adhering to the norm will define a generation that has not, and will not achieve anything of significance. True, we did not put a man

intergenerational communication in the workplace, specifically between Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, and Millennials, or Generation Y, born between 1981 and 1997 for Eller, Inc.’s use in an upcoming project (CNN Library). Details about each generation’s communication preferences, strengths, weaknesses, and integration of the communication methods of the three generations can be found throughout. Communication Preferences Boomers Baby Boomers lean towards more traditional

Individuals of Generation X – those born between 1963 and 1981- have seen the world around them change in a variety of ways during their lifetime, from the fall of the Soviet Union to the dawn of the personal computer. Some of these advancements directly affected their lives, while others influenced their attitudes, opinions, and outlooks. Generation X should not be reflected as the lost generation, but the generation that introduced technology embraced innovation and observed tragedies that implanted

According to Angelo Young in "How social media is dumbing down our communication", the large number of people who use the internet in generation X only had one or two accounts, texting was boring and expensive, and mobile phone is designed only to call other people. Technology develops rapidly on social media, which changes the communication style of the Millennials, the group of people born at the beginning of the 21st century and in the 20th century. Communication is a process of sharing not only

Authenticity is defined as ‘of undisputed origin, to be genuine’ however in today’s society to be authentic or to have an authentic experience goes beyond the oxford dictionary definition of what it is supposed to be. In a post-modern society it can be argued that we have never had an experience that has been truly authentic without any artificial element involved. Today we tend to see woodlands, marshes, rainforests and oceans as ‘pristine wilderness’ when in reality throughout civilization we

FRONTLINE® brand products are used to kill fleas, ticks, and lice that harbor themselves in household pets such as cats and dogs. These common pests are easily contracted from other pets or the outside environment and can cause a range of ailments from hair loss, sores, and scabs to anemia, allergies, and other skin diseases. In the U.S., there are nearly 79.5 million households that own either a cat or dog; 30.4% being cats and another 36.5% owning dogs (AVMA.org, 2012). With these substantial numbers

Millennials are individuals who were born during 1982 through 2004, ages 18-34 years old. These individuals are considered to be the “largest generation in the United States with 75 million individuals belonging to this generation” (CQ Researcher, page 553). Millennials are considered to be the “most diverse generation in American history, more than 40 percent of individuals are nonwhite” (CQ Researcher, page 553). You would think that some of the facts that I have stated prior to this would be

Millennials may be criticized, but they are a generation like no other. In the article “Why Millennials Will Save Us All,” Joel Stein asserts that millennials are a positive force of change. Stein’s intent is to convince his target audience, older generations who perceive millennials as “lazy, entitled, selfish and shallow” (28), that they misunderstand millennials. He boldly claims that “[millennials are] not a new species; they've just mutated to adapt to their environment” (31). Stein persuades

been many claims that Generation Y, or millennials, are the dumbest generation to have lived. However, millennials, while they don’t hold extensive knowledge, know where to get the information needed and can access the information they need for research quicker than past generations due to search engines. Millennials also can change their tone to match their audience generally better than past generations as well. Does this mean they can be considered the smartest generation? Possibly. Millennials