Why do adults compliment young people, yet young people never compliment each other? (Page 2)
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Because they are competing with u people will compete with everyone ! Compete for mate, for a job , for a house, in life , who has a better body , prettier , who has a better sex life ! Who makes more money !
I'd say it extends outside of just giving compliments. I've noticed fellow young people my age or younger simply don't know how to socialize with anything more than gossip, can hardly hold decent conversations, and definitely are really reserved with people they don't know.
So yeah, our generation is showing our uselessness in simple interactions with other people lol
Pretty untrue at least in my experience. Gossip is just as common as it is in 1980s teen movies, that hasn't changed. And conversations are still decent.
They are very clique-ish though
I guess I just have higher standards for topics of conversation lol. I find it really hard to relate and have conversations with a lot of people my age or younger. Or even just simple things that I, myself, don't even prefer to do/say but understand them. Things like "Hi, how are you?"..."Fine, and you?".
Our selfie-generation just kind of grunts or passes over it like you're some kind of undesirable lol. But they'll talk your ear off about meaningless shit, that's for sure.
Then you're talking to the wrong people...
You're the type that things everyone is just a materialistic selfie taking boring kid... definitely not. None of my friends are like that and even the ones who are have nore substance when you get to know them
That's precisely what I'm saying, you don't see the deeper side or even a hint of it because they can't communicate it well enough to strangers. I used to think everyone was just super shy towards strangers but even when it seems like they CAN talk well with someone they don't know, they haven't the slightest clue on how a conversation with a stranger works.
You're being extremely prejudice. I know how to have conversations with strangers. Its just that you threw out some harsh generalizations and prejudice and that kind of thing isn't taken well, plus it won't get you very far. I have no social media accounts, have literally never taken a selfie but I don't pass judgement on people for participating in these things. You are looking over people based on mundane things.
I don't see a "deep side"? What? I know what you're saying and what you think. Just because I don't agree doesn't mean I'm incompetent
You're being extremely dense. When someone says "selfie generation"... they don't literally have a huge issue with people taking selfies lol. It's a reference to a generation that is more self-focused (and at times, more self-absorbed) than previous generations. It's a reference to a generation that doesn't do very many things the same as previous generations, such as communicating with others.
I didn't throw out generalizations, but rather experiences and observations. I don't need some random, dense chick on the internet getting her panties in a twist because she thinks I'm not going to "get very far" by simply remarking on what I've actually seen.
So I think you've pretty much proven my point that you're yet another example of a person that comes from a generation where the ability to use a bit of brainpower and truly understand what things mean is a bit of a lost art.
Have a nice day
Actually... you've proven by point. You're condescending and make pretty quick judgements. So apparently since I disagree with you I'm a part of this generation's problem. Okay. And you think YOU'RE good at communication? You are unbelievably condescending and prejudice and you think you're an exceptional communicator. Don't make me laugh
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Compliment people a lot, in fact my friends think it's weird. If I go to the mall I compliment at least 10 people
I've complimented a lot of people... but then people started to think I was into them... girls or guys. So I've stopped doing it.
Easy to answer. You can do it yourself.
Do you compliment other people? And why not?
different generation, competitiveness, aging = more appreciation of people time and personality
Most people are extremely jealous and want to be the only beautiful/handsome people on the planet.
I alwaya compliment people my husband be like oooommggg
I compliment people all the time who are my age lol what are you talking about? im only 15
Surprisingly people need to be secure with themselves to compliment another. Most young people are definitely not that...
I compliment people a lot when I talk to them. People usually think I'm weird for doing that though. Like I'm flirting with them when I'm just being nice.
I think the level or way of thinking changes over time. People you age have a different way of complimenting whilde adults have another way.
I'm sure it boils down to the fact that in your peer group you are quote unquote competition, whereas outside of that group you pose no threat. Your beauty then can be freely admired when it does not mean you may be taking their mate.
I've seen tons of young people compliment other young and adults lol but my guess is... competition?
for example in a class, students are kinda competing with eachother but not with the teacher
I compliment people my age often, and when I do, I really mean it. And I'm 17. Idk, in my school, I get the impression that people are cool with complimenting others. I had a few random people compliment me on my hair, outfit, etc...
I used to compliment girls, but apparently it's creepy. Guys like me get shit on because other guys act sleazy and that's all girls expect, so fu k trying to talk to someone who won't listen.
Younger people do compliment each other.
I see it all the time.
if i was over 25 and i really disliked you i'd tell it to you LOL
Young feel insecure , adults regrets their past while they see their flesh decay everyday.
take the redpill
I would say there is a little truth to all of what you are saying. These coming generations and current ones are a little more selfish and shallow than previous ones.