{"id":217584,"date":"2025-08-16T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herway.net\/?p=217584"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:45:10","slug":"os-boomers-por-favor-deixem-de-fazer-coisas-que-incomodam-toda-a-gente","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/os-boomers-por-favor-deixem-de-fazer-coisas-que-incomodam-toda-a-gente\/","title":{"rendered":"Boomers, Please Stop Doing 32 Things That Drive Everyone Crazy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there! If you\u2019ve ever cringed at something your parents or grandparents said or did, you\u2019re definitely not alone. Some <strong>h\u00e1bitos que os \"Boomers\" adquiriram ao longo dos anos<\/strong> don\u2019t always sit well with younger generations\u2014and while they might be well-meaning, they can sometimes feel a little off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t about calling anyone out just to poke fun. It\u2019s about noticing the small <strong>coisas que criam desconex\u00f5es<\/strong>\u2014and maybe laughing about them along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re curious why <strong>certas peculiaridades provocam olhares de reprova\u00e7\u00e3o,<\/strong> or just wondering what all the fuss is about, you\u2019re in the right place. Let\u2019s take a closer look at a few habits that could use a refresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Falar alto no altifalante em p\u00fablico<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Boomers-Please-Stop-Doing-30-Things-That-Annoy-Everyone-1.jpg\" alt=\"Falar alto no altifalante em p\u00fablico\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/peopleimages.com\/image\/zoomgate\/3006272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 PeopleImages<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever been in a cafe enjoying your coffee when suddenly you&#8217;re forced into someone&#8217;s phone conversation? You\u2019re not alone. Talking loudly on speakerphone in public spaces is a sure way to get heads turning, and not in a good way. It feels intrusive, like your personal bubble just got popped by someone else&#8217;s conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine trying to read a book or have a quiet chat, and there&#8217;s a loudspeaker blaring personal details you didn\u2019t ask to know. It\u2019s not just distracting but comes off as inconsiderate. Next time, a pair of headphones might just keep the peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Encaminhar e-mails em cadeia que ningu\u00e9m pediu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Talking-Loudly-on-Speakerphone-in-Public.png\" alt=\"Reencaminhar cadeias de correio eletr\u00f3nico que ningu\u00e9m pediu\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/adimesaved.com\/tired-of-hearing-from-older-generations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 A Dime Saved<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember those chain emails threatening bad luck if you don&#8217;t forward them? Well, they\u2019re still making rounds, much to everyone\u2019s chagrin. Forwarding long, outdated chain emails might seem like a charming habit, but it\u2019s more like digital clutter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as a playful PSA from your grandkid, urging you to hit delete instead of forward. In today&#8217;s quick-scroll world, no one has time to decode a 90s-style email. Let\u2019s save the inbox space for memes and cat videos instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Using Ellipses\u2026 Like This\u2026 All the Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Forwarding-Chain-Emails-That-No-One-Asked-For.webp\" alt=\"Usar elipses... assim... a toda a hora\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladbible.com\/community\/weird\/gen-z-call-out-boomer-ellipses-texts-287788-20240707\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 LADbible<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ellipses are like seasoning; a pinch adds flavor, but overdo it, and you\u2019ve got a mess. Using ellipses\u2026 incessantly\u2026 can come across as confusing, dramatic, or even passive-aggressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s like ending every sentence with a cliffhanger, leaving everyone guessing your real intent. While it might feel like a pause or a continuation in thought, it often leaves people scratching their heads. So, maybe go easy on the dot-dot-dots and say exactly what you mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Complaining About \u201cKids These Days\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Using-Ellipses\u2026-Like-This\u2026-All-the-Time.jpg\" alt=\"Reclamar dos &quot;mi\u00fados de hoje em dia&quot;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/health\/healthy-living\/grumpy-old-men-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 AARP<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah, the classic &#8220;kids these days&#8221; complaint. It\u2019s like a broken record that gets old fast. Generalizing entire generations with gripes is a surefire way to get eye-rolls from the younger crowd. Perhaps they believe <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/29-razoes-pelas-quais-os-boomers-acreditam-que-o-namoro-a-moda-antiga-e-muito-melhor-do-que-o-namoro-moderno\/\">H\u00e1bitos de namoro dos bo\u00e9mios<\/a> were better than those nowadays, or the kids don&#8217;t work as much, or they&#8217;re too much on their phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of starting a conversation, it often shuts it down. It\u2019s like gently roasting a parent by reminding them that every generation had its quirks. Maybe swap the complaints for curiosity about what makes today&#8217;s kids tick?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Recusa em aprender etiqueta t\u00e9cnica b\u00e1sica<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Complaining-About-Kids-These-Days.jpg\" alt=\"Recusa em aprender etiqueta t\u00e9cnica b\u00e1sica\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/amirweisspsychology.co.il\/en\/outdated-boomer-texting-habits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 amirweisspsychology.co.il<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever received an ALL-CAPS text from a Boomer? It\u2019s like getting yelled at through the screen. Refusing to learn basic tech etiquette, like not replying to group chats with unrelated questions, can be super frustrating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These small things make all the difference. It\u2019s like a friendly nudge, encouraging a little tech savvy-ness. Think of it as a way to bridge the generational gap without the caps lock on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Saying \u201cBack in My Day\u201d Every Chance You Get<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saying-Back-in-My-Day-Every-Chance-You-Get.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264780\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saying-Back-in-My-Day-Every-Chance-You-Get.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saying-Back-in-My-Day-Every-Chance-You-Get-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saying-Back-in-My-Day-Every-Chance-You-Get-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Saying-Back-in-My-Day-Every-Chance-You-Get-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/a-hand-putting-plastic-alphabet-on-a-letter-board-6632961\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a9 Cup of Couple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBack in my day\u201d is like kryptonite for conversations. It has a magical ability to make everyone tune out. Mentioning <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/33-tarefas-diarias-que-os-boomers-deviam-fazer-sem-ses-e-ou-mas\/\">tarefas que tinham de fazer, sem d\u00favida<\/a> ou comportamentos que tiveram de respeitar podem fazer com que as gera\u00e7\u00f5es mais novas fiquem ressentidas com eles ou simplesmente deixem de os ouvir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> While nostalgia is sweet, constantly comparing now to then can feel like a wet blanket on discussions. It tends to dampen the vibe, making people feel like their experiences are less valuable. Maybe save the \u201cback in my day\u201d for storytelling sessions, where nostalgia can truly shine?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Deixar mensagens de voz para coisas que podiam ser mensagens de texto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Saying-Back-in-My-Day-Every-Chance-You-Get.jpg\" alt=\"Deixar mensagens de voz para coisas que podiam ser mensagens de texto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/babylonbee.com\/news\/boomer-leaves-voicemail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 The Babylon Bee<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Voicemails have become the radios of yesteryear\u2014relics rarely visited by the younger generations. Leaving a voicemail for something that could just as easily be shot over in a text feels like a step back in time. \n\nYounger folks often find texting faster and less intrusive, offering the freedom to reply at their leisure. It&#8217;s like a gentle nudge to embrace the present and save the voicemails for birthdays and special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Dismissing Mental Health as a \u201cPhase\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leaving-Voicemails-for-Things-That-Could-Be-Texts.jpg\" alt=\"Desconsiderar a sa\u00fade mental como uma &quot;fase&quot;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schizophrenic.nyc\/how-different-generations-are-coping-with-the-current-mental-health-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Schizophrenic.NYC<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing off mental health discussions with a casual \u201cit\u2019s just a phase\u201d can feel dismissive and outdated. It\u2019s like being in an honest chat with a stubborn relative who just doesn\u2019t get it, so it&#8217;s not surprising that <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/razoes-pelas-quais-os-boomers-estao-a-lidar-com-o-distanciamento-familiar-mais-do-que-nunca\/\">Os \"boomers\" est\u00e3o a lutar contra o distanciamento familiar<\/a> muito.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health is a vital topic, not a passing trend. Acknowledging it can be as easy as listening and offering support instead of skepticism. Let\u2019s embrace understanding over dismissiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Tornar tudo pol\u00edtico nas reuni\u00f5es de fam\u00edlia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Dismissing-Mental-Health-as-a-Phase.jpg\" alt=\"Tornar tudo pol\u00edtico nas reuni\u00f5es de fam\u00edlia\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/thehardtimes.net\/lists\/30-things-besides-politics-you-can-talk-about-at-thanksgiving-ranked-by-how-much-fighting-will-still-end-up-happening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 The Hard Times<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing like a good political debate to kill the vibe at a family gathering. Bringing up politics at every dinner or holiday event often feels like a wet blanket on the festive spirit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s like turning a fun get-together into a Senate debate. Instead of diving into divisive topics, perhaps keep the focus on shared memories and good food? After all, isn\u2019t that what family gatherings are really about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Partilha excessiva de informa\u00e7\u00f5es pessoais no Facebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Making-Everything-Political-at-Family-Gatherings.jpg\" alt=\"Partilha excessiva de informa\u00e7\u00f5es pessoais no Facebook\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolde.com\/stuff-boomers-love-to-rant-about-on-facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Bolde<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Posting deeply personal stories on Facebook can be uncomfortable for everyone involved.  It\u2019s like airing out your diary for the world to see, complete with awkward giggles and secondhand embarrassment. That&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/habitos-quotidianos-que-os-boomers-tem-de-deixar-de-fazer\/\">h\u00e1bito Os boomers t\u00eam de deixar de o fazer<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While sharing is caring, there\u2019s a line between connecting with friends and oversharing. Keeping some stories for face-to-face chats might just save everyone a scroll-induced cringe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Judging Tattoos Like It\u2019s 1983<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Oversharing-Personal-Info-on-Facebook.jpg\" alt=\"Julgar tatuagens como se estiv\u00e9ssemos em 1983\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldaily.com\/tattoo-regret-why-majority-middle-aged-americans-are-deciding-blast-away-their-ink-274428\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Medical Daily<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tattoos aren\u2019t the taboo they once were, but some still judge them like it\u2019s 1983. It\u2019s like having a coffee chat with an eyebrow constantly raised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Judging tattoos comes off as outdated and can feel dismissive of personal expression. Maybe next time, ask about the story behind the ink\u2014it\u2019s a conversation starter, not a judgment zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Utiliza\u00e7\u00e3o incorrecta de Emojis das formas mais perturbadoras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Judging-Tattoos-Like-Its-1983.jpg\" alt=\"Utiliza\u00e7\u00e3o incorrecta de Emojis das formas mais perturbadoras\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/texts\/comments\/1aibled\/my_mom_still_doesnt_understand_emojis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Os emojis podem ser uma forma divertida de dar um toque especial a uma mensagem, mas se forem mal utilizados, as coisas tornam-se estranhas rapidamente. Imagine a cara de choro e riso num texto s\u00e9rio ou o emoji de beringela em contextos inesperados. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s like an emoji jungle out there, and navigating it can be tricky. A cheeky reminder: some emojis have meanings beyond their face value. A little emoji literacy can go a long way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Falar por cima de toda a gente nas conversas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Misusing-Emojis-in-the-Most-Unsettling-Ways.png\" alt=\"Falar por cima de toda a gente nas conversas\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/geediting.com\/9-tiny-habits-that-make-people-dislike-you-almost-instantly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Global English Editing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Interrupting or dominating conversations is like pulling the emergency brake on a lively discussion. It leaves others feeling dismissed, like their voices don\u2019t matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about preaching but nudging a friend to take a breath before diving in. After all, conversations are better when everyone gets a chance to chime in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Envergonhar as pessoas por ainda n\u00e3o terem casa pr\u00f3pria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Talking-Over-Everyone-in-Conversations.webp\" alt=\"Envergonhar as pessoas por ainda n\u00e3o terem casa pr\u00f3pria\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/millennial-feels-inferior-younger-homeowners-viral-reddit-2024466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Newsweek<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a home is a milestone, not a mandatory checkpoint. Comparing today\u2019s economy to yesteryears while shaming others for not owning a house feels tone-deaf and is a <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/tendencias-dos-boomers-que-sao-toxicas-e-absolutamente-ofensivas-e-e-altura-de-dizermos-alguma-coisa\/\">h\u00e1bito t\u00f3xico que os \"boomers\" t\u00eam de deixar de fazer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s like pouring cold water on dreams built on different foundations. Instead, maybe acknowledge that paths now are as varied as the individuals on them. Empathy over judgment goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Acting Like Working From Home Isn\u2019t Real Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shaming-People-for-Not-Owning-a-House-Yet.jpg\" alt=\"Agir como se trabalhar em casa n\u00e3o fosse um trabalho real\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/fortune.com\/2022\/06\/22\/gen-z-dismisses-remote-work-sick-of-zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Fortune<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote jobs and freelance gigs are as real as any office-bound career. Dismissing them as \u201cnot real work\u201d shows a gap in understanding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s like explaining to someone that the modern office has no walls. Informative chats can bridge this gap, highlighting the dedication and effort behind digital careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Saying \u201cReal Music\u201d Ended Decades Ago<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Acting-Like-Working-From-Home-Isnt-Real-Work.jpg\" alt=\"Dizer que a &quot;m\u00fasica de verdade&quot; acabou h\u00e1 d\u00e9cadas\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/babyboomerbliss.net\/10-best-boomer-summer-songs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Baby Boomer Bliss<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Claiming that \u201creal music\u201d ended decades ago is akin to closing one\u2019s ears to a symphony of new sounds. It\u2019s like a car ride where only one station plays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging exploration of today\u2019s diverse genres could open doors to unexpected favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Recusar-se a usar auscultadores nos transportes p\u00fablicos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Saying-Real-Music-Ended-Decades-Ago.jpg\" alt=\"Recusar a utiliza\u00e7\u00e3o de auscultadores nos transportes p\u00fablicos\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentonline.co.uk\/news\/opinion\/self-appointed-djs-now-like-to-share-their-music-loudly-on-314199\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Kent Online<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing loud videos or music in shared spaces without headphones is like sharing a personal concert no one asked for. It\u2019s an awkward performance with secondhand embarrassment included. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manter a paz \u00e9 t\u00e3o simples como colocar uns auriculares, transformando os espa\u00e7os partilhados em zonas serenas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Assumir que toda a gente tem os mesmos objectivos de vida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Refusing-to-Use-Headphones-on-Public-Transit.jpg\" alt=\"Assumir que toda a gente tem os mesmos objectivos de vida\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/5-reasons-boomers-are-worse-off-for-retirement-than-millennials-8709319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Investopedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming everyone wants marriage, kids, or a 9\u20135 job is like using a mold for cookie dough dreams. Life goals are as varied as the people who hold them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esta preocupa\u00e7\u00e3o vem provavelmente do melhor s\u00edtio poss\u00edvel e \u00e9 uma <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/coisas-que-os-boomers-gostariam-que-os-seus-filhos-adultos-soubessem-realmente-sobre-o-envelhecimento\/\">O que os Boomers gostariam que os seus filhos entendessem<\/a>. Yet, their assertiveness can blur the concern. Next time, maybe ask instead of assume? It\u2019s a great way to understand and appreciate individual paths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Superar cada hist\u00f3ria com uma hist\u00f3ria maior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Assuming-Everyone-Has-the-Same-Life-Goals.jpg\" alt=\"Uma hist\u00f3ria maior do que a outra\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/strategicchro360.com\/booming-back-to-work-tips-for-integrating-the-returning-boomers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 StrategicCHRO360<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Always having a bigger story is like adding extra salt to a dish\u2014it quickly overwhelms. Constantly topping someone else\u2019s tale derails conversations, turning them into competitions rather than exchanges. \n\nA touch of lighthearted banter can remind that shared stories, not size, enrich interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Agindo confusamente com os pronomes (mas sem realmente tentar)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/One-Upping-Every-Story-with-a-Bigger-One.jpg\" alt=\"Agir confuso com os pronomes (mas sem realmente tentar)\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolde.com\/15-things-that-offend-gen-z-but-wouldnt-have-bothered-boomers-at-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Bolde<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pretending pronouns are \u201ctoo hard\u201d feels dismissive, like a puzzle no one wants to solve. It\u2019s akin to brushing off someone\u2019s name as too difficult\u2014it\u2019s about effort, not ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Este \u00e9 um <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/boomer-dating-habits-that-wouldnt-fly-with-gen-z\/\">Boomer habit that doesn&#8217;t fly with Gen Z<\/a>. Explicar com amor e paci\u00eancia pode promover a compreens\u00e3o, transformando a confus\u00e3o em liga\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Calling Instead of Texting\u2014Constantly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Acting-Confused-by-Pronouns-But-Not-Really-Trying.jpg\" alt=\"Telefonar em vez de enviar mensagens de texto - constantemente\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/15-well-meaning-boomer-habits-143251878.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Yahoo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unannounced phone calls in today\u2019s culture feel like pop quizzes\u2014unexpected and often unwelcome. Calling instead of texting disrupts the flow of the day, making people screen calls like pros. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s like a gentle reminder that a text is just a tap away, offering convenience for all involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Offering Unsolicited Advice as \u201cJust Trying to Help\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Calling-Instead-of-Texting\u2014Constantly.jpg\" alt=\"Oferecer conselhos n\u00e3o solicitados como &quot;s\u00f3 estou a tentar ajudar&quot;\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourtango.com\/self\/things-boomers-think-are-flex-are-just-embarrassing-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 YourTango<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unsolicited advice often feels more judgmental than helpful. It\u2019s like receiving a life manual no one asked for, especially on personal topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Um tom informal e n\u00e3o culpabilizante pode ajudar a passar de dicas n\u00e3o solicitadas para discuss\u00f5es abertas e de apoio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. Fazer coment\u00e1rios passivo-agressivos sobre as escolhas de estilo de vida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Offering-Unsolicited-Advice-as-Just-Trying-to-Help.png\" alt=\"Fazer coment\u00e1rios passivo-agressivos sobre as escolhas de estilo de vida\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/geediting.com\/if-someone-uses-these-phrases-theyre-being-passive-aggressive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Global English Editing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Comments like \u201cMust be nice not having kids\u201d are like backhanded compliments wrapped in dry humor. They don\u2019t contribute to conversation but rather halt it with awkwardness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manter a realidade com um toque de humor pode dissipar a tens\u00e3o, transformando momentos embara\u00e7osos em momentos de aprendizagem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. Sharing Inaccurate \u201cFacts\u201d Without Checking Anything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Making-Passive-Aggressive-Comments-About-Lifestyle-Choices.jpg\" alt=\"Partilhar &quot;factos&quot; imprecisos sem verificar nada\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/culture\/culture-news\/boomers-misinformation-facebook-study-1005148\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Rolling Stone<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Publicar ou repetir informa\u00e7\u00f5es falsas sem verificar causa confus\u00e3o, como o nevoeiro num dia claro. Um aviso \u00fatil garante clareza e exatid\u00e3o, evitando stress desnecess\u00e1rio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a gentle reminder that a quick fact-check is like a lighthouse guiding through the fog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. Vangloriar-se de n\u00e3o precisar de terapia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sharing-Inaccurate-Facts-Without-Checking-Anything.jpg\" alt=\"Gabar-se de n\u00e3o precisar de terapia\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/firstly.com\/articles\/sandwich-generation\/boomer-still-sandwiched-after-all-these-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Firstly<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Saying \u201cI never needed therapy\u201d comes off as dismissive and out of touch. It\u2019s like ignoring the benefits of an umbrella in a rainstorm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Um tom suave e honesto pode ajudar a mudar a narrativa, encarando a terapia como uma ferramenta e n\u00e3o como um tabu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. Esperar elogios por fazer o m\u00ednimo necess\u00e1rio em casa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Bragging-About-Not-Needing-Therapy.jpg\" alt=\"Esperar elogios por fazer o m\u00ednimo poss\u00edvel em casa\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acornstairlifts.com\/blog\/post\/3418\/Tips-and-Advice\/How-To-Clean-With-Your-Senior-Parents-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Acorn Stairlifts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrar tarefas b\u00e1sicas como lavar a loi\u00e7a pode parecer paternalista. Por exemplo, <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/reasons-boomer-grandparents-are-saying-no-to-babysitting\/\">recusar terminantemente o servi\u00e7o de babysitter<\/a>ou, pior ainda, faz\u00ea-lo com uma clara falta de vontade \u00e9 desagrad\u00e1vel e \u00e9 como fazer um desfile por ter deitado o lixo fora. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O sarcasmo amig\u00e1vel pode sublinhar suavemente que todos contribuem, tornando as tarefas um esfor\u00e7o de equipa e n\u00e3o um triunfo individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. Fazer com que todas as conversas sejam sobre \u00e9tica no trabalho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Expecting-Praise-for-Doing-the-Bare-Minimum-Around-the-House.jpg\" alt=\"Tornar todas as conversas sobre \u00e9tica profissional\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bwslaw.com\/events\/mind-the-gap-reconciling-boomers-gen-x-millennials-and-gen-z-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Burke, Williams &amp; Sorensen, LLP<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning every discussion into a lecture on \u201chard work\u201d feels like a marathon no one signed up for. It\u2019s like a relaxed chat that suddenly gets weighed down by heavy topics. \n\nA relaxed tone can keep conversations light, allowing everyone to share without the work ethic shadow looming large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. Assumir que a sua opini\u00e3o \u00e9 a \u00fanica que importa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Making-Every-Conversation-About-Work-Ethic.jpg\" alt=\"Assumir que a sua opini\u00e3o \u00e9 a \u00fanica que importa\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeed.com\/alanavalko\/boomer-opinions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 BuzzFeed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shutting down other perspectives makes conversations exhausting. It\u2019s like a one-way street with no exits. Encouraging listening over lecturing can turn monologues into dialogues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Um tom convidativo abre as portas a opini\u00f5es diversas, enriquecendo as discuss\u00f5es em vez de as abafar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. Recusar que as pessoas se divirtam com as coisas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Assuming-Your-Opinion-Is-the-Only-One-That-Matters.png\" alt=\"Recusar que as pessoas se divirtam com as coisas\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/geediting.com\/dan-things-boomers-actually-get-right-about-life-that-younger-people-can-learn-from\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 Global English Editing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dismissing trends or hobbies as \u201cdumb\u201d is like raining on someone\u2019s parade. It ruins harmless fun with a single comment. An easygoing, relatable tone can defend favorites, allowing joy to flourish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Da pr\u00f3xima vez, talvez deixem o desfile desfilar sem a nuvem de chuva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30. Tratar mal os empregados de mesa e os trabalhadores do com\u00e9rcio retalhista<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Refusing-to-Let-People-Just-Enjoy-Things.jpg\" alt=\"Tratar mal os empregados de mesa e os retalhistas\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourtango.com\/self\/boomer-customers-melt-down-when-ice-cream-shop-owner-closes-early\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a9 YourTango<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rude behavior toward service workers reflects poorly on the person being rude. It\u2019s like a mirror showing a not-so-flattering reflection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A grounded tone encourages empathy, reminding us that kindness is always in style.  A smile and a thank you go a long way in making everyone\u2019s day a bit brighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31. Hoarding Obsolete Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/31.-Hoarding-Obsolete-Technology.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/31.-Hoarding-Obsolete-Technology.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/31.-Hoarding-Obsolete-Technology-300x156.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/31.-Hoarding-Obsolete-Technology-768x399.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/31.-Hoarding-Obsolete-Technology-18x9.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itsmynest.com\/worthless-things-boomers-had\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a9 It&#8217;s My Nest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the days of dial-up internet and floppy disks? While some may cherish these relics, clinging to obsolete technology can be puzzling. Hoarding outdated gadgets not only takes up space but also confuses younger generations who are used to sleek, modern devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps it&#8217;s time to clear out those old electronics and embrace the simplicity of modern technology. Recycling centers often offer free electronics recycling days, making it easy to declutter. Letting go of these tech relics can open up new opportunities to connect with today&#8217;s fast-paced digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">32. Over-Emphasizing Handwritten Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/32.-Over-Emphasizing-Handwritten-Notes.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-260223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/32.-Over-Emphasizing-Handwritten-Notes.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/32.-Over-Emphasizing-Handwritten-Notes-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/32.-Over-Emphasizing-Handwritten-Notes-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/32.-Over-Emphasizing-Handwritten-Notes-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/32.-Over-Emphasizing-Handwritten-Notes-728x410.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/32.-Over-Emphasizing-Handwritten-Notes-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/herway.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/32.-Over-Emphasizing-Handwritten-Notes-320x180.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastactioninc.com\/blog\/the-reinvigorated-appeal-of-handwritten-notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a9 Vast Action&#8217;s<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In an age dominated by emails and instant messaging, handwritten notes still hold charm. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/herway.net\/pt\/boomer-habits-that-make-zero-sense-to-younger-generations\/\">insisting on handwritten communication for everything can lead to inefficiencies.<\/a> Writing every memo or reminder on paper may feel personal, but it can also be impractical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider striking a balance\u2014perhaps reserving handwritten notes for special occasions? Mixing digital with traditional may enhance your interactions without sacrificing that personal touch. Handwritten notes can boost memory retention, but digital notes often ensure better organization and quicker access when needed.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey there! If you\u2019ve ever cringed at something your parents or grandparents said or did, you\u2019re definitely not alone. Some habits that Boomers picked up over the years don\u2019t always sit well with younger generations\u2014and while they might be well-meaning, they can sometimes feel a little off. 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