30 Older Generation Opinions That Millennials Agree With

An interesting discussion recently took off when one Redditor named ‘ Rooster ’ asked people, what ‘old person’ hill they were willing to die on is. Posted under the ‘ Millennials ’ community, the unusual top sparked a barrage of responses to flow in. Opinions on sock lengths to writing notes versus typing notes, the answers show that there are certain notions that every generation gets used to and finds difficult to deviate from. Scroll below to check out some of the most prominent answers found on the thread, which we’ve shared in the gallery below for your convenience.

#1 No, you cannot listen to music / videos / calls / whatever in public without headphones.

#2 My hill is if I say I’m going to play video games or just relax all day, that means that’s my plan. I will not work an extra shift for you, I am not available for plans, I have plans. Just because you think they are stupid doesn’t mean I’m changing them.

#3 Not everything needs to be recorded/photographed and posted online. Whether it’s for good, taking excessive vacation pictures or for bad, like recording arguments between strangers.

#4 People who play music at the beach suck. The rest of us shouldn’t have to listen to your noise pollution. I’m there for the sights, smells and sounds of nature. I want to hear the wind, waves, birds and s**t. Just the sounds of people playing and having fun is great too. We don’t need to blast music that covers all of that like a thick cloud. Get some headphones.

#5 This work text should be a work email. Do not text me on my personal number about work related things. Especially during non work hours.

#6 Multiple times per week I have to beep at someone in front of me to go because the light has turned green. I even given them a 3-5 second grace period before I do it. Get off your f*****g phone!!!

#7 Having a mental health disorder isn’t an excuse for s****y behavior.

#8 Reality Television did serious damage to the minds of the people in America.

#9 I am not instantly available at any waking moment just because it is technically possible for me to see your message immediately on my electronic device. If we didn’t have prior plans to be in contact, please allow 24-48 hours for response to all non-emergency communications.

#10 If you say you’re going to be somewhere, please show up. I understand things happen, but it seems like ghosting is just casual and accepted.

#11 We do not need to follow every single trend we see on the internet.

Just because it’s a trend does not mean you must do it.

No, you DON’T need the new expensive super big gulp metal cup that comes in an array of colors.

No, you DON’T need to buy a bunch of clear plastic/glass containers to restock your fridge/pantry when food ALREADY comes in containers.

No, you DON’T need make your home look like it came from a magazine or sad beige channel.

No, you DON’T need a 100 step skincare routine.

No, you DON’T need to get filler just because your face is maturing out of teen hood.

Trends come and go, and thanks to our ever shortening attention spans, they go almost as soon as they come.

Pretty soon, people will regret spending all their time and money on those trends and then move on to the next big trend that will leave them equally, if not more, unfulfilled.

Just be happy with what you have.

#12 Ignoring your dog for hours while they bark at obscene hours of the night and throughout the day. Take care of your damn PET.

It’s not an ornamental decoration for your family photos. Plus I need sleep to deal with my crabby-the-world-is-ending teen’s drama and hormonal filled life. While we’re talking about animals, spay and neuter your pets. I’m tired of seeing the euthanasia list daily for my local shelter because people are careless or want to make a quick buck before dumping them.

#13 Tips should be for sit down meals in restaurants only. I should not be asked to tip at random places like a clothing store or when I get my oil changed.

#14 Manners. Manners go a long way. Having and using manners make you feel good. It is about respecting other humans beings and showing them that you do. It feels good to be polite, respectful, and generous. Manners are not disingenuous.

They help others feel welcome, comfortable, appreciated, and at ease. Always use “please,” “thank you,” hold doors open for people. Acknowledge others, be considerate of other people. Wish others well. Don’t be afraid to smile first. Think of how your actions impact others. Think of the next person. Be kind. Help others feel appreciated for sharing this existence with you.

#15 If I ever see you hogging public space, making some cringe TikTok, I am intentionally walking between you and your camera to ruin your shot and you deserve it.

#16 If I have to pick just one, this is the one I pick. Toddlers/babies do NOT need to be attached to a phone all day every day. Especially if you have to fight and beg to get your OWN phone back from them.

#17 When you are sharing the sidewalk with other human beings, look where you’re going instead of your phone screen. Nobody has to move out of your way because you’re too busy to raise your head.

#18 Sometimes being mean is necessary. I’m tired of this notion that we should NEVER be mean to people. Obviously not unnecessary cruelty, but being mean to get a point across to someone pressing boundaries shouldn’t be seen as rude.

#19 I hate downloading an app for every frickin’ thing. I ain’t clogging up my phone just for 1 baseball game ticket. Email to me a PDF of my ticket yo.

#20 If I say something to you, I’d like an acknowledgement that you heard me.

#21 New car headlights are too damn bright.

#22 Kids need to stop “diagnosing” themselves with all sorts of mental health conditions. Half the kids I meet casually talk about their adhd and/or autism.

I understand seeking a medical diagnosis is inaccessible for a small number of people (due to finances, parental denial, etc) but it is not 50% of teenagers. There is a reason why we have diagnostic criteria. Being forgetful happens to us all sometimes. So does getting distracted in the middle of doing a task. That does not mean we all have adhd. So many kids I meet are self-diagnosing based on a 30-second TikTok they saw. Many 20-somethings I know are doing it as well.

On a related note, the overuse and misuse of “therapy language” also needs to stop. Someone who pushes back on you when you say something inaccurate is not an “abuser”. You can’t set a “boundary” that you get breaks whenever you want at work to play on your phone. Like, come on.

#23 Writing notes by hand on paper helps me remember better than typing notes.

Paper books are better than kindles for the same reason- I remember what I’m reading and where things are on the page.

QR codes suck.

I miss magazines and the way they smelled. Getting a big fat Cosmo or rolling stone in the mail and knowing I had reading material for at least a week and then could cut up the pages for Look Books or collages.

#24 The environment. I’m not that old but def getting there. Can’t fing believe how stupid people are about destroying our planet. It’s infuriating, selfish, and pathetic.

#25 Please give me a real menu. I understood during COVID but I really hate having to try to scroll through a whole menu on my tiny a*s phone.

ESPECIALLY if it’s just a PDF of their old menu that has tiny font and hasn’t been adapted for mobile view at all. If you’re going to have a QR code for a menu at least make sure it’s mobile friendly. And NO I will not download your app.

#26 Dont show up uninvited, i need to mentally prepare for the visit no matter who it is. Im 37.

#27 Automated phone systems. Let me talk to a live person.

#28 Paying 1000 dollars for a phone is unnecessary.

#29 Why does everything have to be abbreviated? Our smartphones dang near type for us yet I still get messages that I have to use my Captain Planet decoder ring to decipher!

#30 I get so angry when I see people using their phone in their hand while driving and not paying attention to the road. Get a phone mount.

Shanilou Perera

Shanilou has always loved reading and learning about the world we live in. While she enjoys fictional books and stories just as much, since childhood she was especially fascinated by encyclopaedias and strangely enough, self-help books. As a kid, she spent most of her time consuming as much knowledge as she could get her hands on and could always be found at the library. Now, she still enjoys finding out about all the amazing things that surround us in our day-to-day lives and is blessed to be able to write about them to share with the whole world as a profession.