Thursday, July 21, 2022

Bye Bye Bye...


I noticed something with the younger generation that I find insulting. While on taking leave, the young people got into the habit of saying "bye bye bye..." rapidly (without seeing the faces) instead of saying just "bye"!  This is a habit I've noticed more with relatives' girls when they leave home after a visit. I'm someone who doesn't give much importance to formalities, and I don't mind someone taking leave without saying goodbye to me, and I feel distanced when someone from our close family circle says bye. Sometimes I don't say bye for the same reason when I think of them as a family. The younger generation must change their mindset, and I see no reason to believe this generation will be any different. It's an attitude of indifference. 

Even if it's merely a formality, there should be some intention to say goodbye, yet they sound like they're fleeing as if imprisoned. The 2K kids prioritize friends over biological relatives, forgetting that it was they who surrounded them before they went out to find pals. I think of family and friends as having two eyes, and the younger generation should learn to see both equally to have a thorough understanding of life.  We all have various experiences and paradoxes that lead us to like or despise one another, but on the whole, I think our relationships need to be balanced. Respect can only develop in a relationship that is valued. Otherwise, it'd be bye bye bye... 

10 comments:

Tom said...

...in my mind, this is girl thing.

Sandi said...

It sounds strange. I haven't heard it before.

Fare thee well, Jeevan. Fare thee well. (My attempt at formality!)

Destination Infinity said...

They will eventually come around after some 'experiences' with their dear friends...

George said...

It's often hard to understand why young people do and say some of the things they do.

carol l mckenna said...

Yes, it does seem the younger generation changes and has little respect ~ perhaps it is our interpretation or just a stage with them and experience will teach them what is important ~ sigh ~ namaste ~


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Bill said...

I think the younger generation lack respect. They gather with their friends and each one is on their devices. Lack of social mkills is evident.
Enjoy the weekend, Jeevan.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Jeevan, This "BYE BYE BYE" is something I have never heard about before. It must be something in fashion at the moment with the young people. Fashion will change! I remember when instead of saying goodbye the Italian word "Ciao" came into fashion in many English speaking countries. Why, I asked myself many times. No one seemed to say goodbye any more, just Ciao.In our mature years it does not seem right. I think that this habit will pass.I still like the correct way of bidding farewell.
All the best, and thank you for your lovely comment. :=)

Nancy Chan said...

I think it is a passing phase for these young people. Just like how the older generation complained about our generation, we are now complaining about the young generation. Hopefully, it is only a temporary thing.

Pooja Mahimkar said...

I think its just a style, way of saying. Nothing to dig deep though

Nux V said...

could that be a trend for the younger generation these days? well, mayb these 'kids' think it sound trendy for informally saying bye. It will pass when they reached another stage of growing up.