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New Slang Words – Talking to Generation Z

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Generation Z is considered to be anyone who was born in 1996 or later. So the oldest member of that group is 22 years old now, and just entering the workforce. You might find yourself working with a member of Generation Z sometime soon, so it’s good to stay up-to-date on the slang words that they’re currently using!

Also, it’s fun to learn new, weird terms, don’t you think? I personally love learning new slang words. And I also love using them in conversation, which probably makes the people around me cringe in horror and embarrassment. But hey, that’s OK! If I can make someone laugh (even if it’s at me), then it’s all worth it.

So if you’d like to communicate better with your young colleagues, or you just enjoy learning new slang words, this article is for you. Here is a list of slang words that are currently in style:

  • Lit – A situation or thing that’s cool or exciting. (You wouldn’t use this term to describe a cool person.)
    Example: “This office party is lit!”
  • Chill – Another way to say that something is cool.
    Example: “My new stapler is chill!”
  • Dope – Yet another way to say that something is cool.
    Example: “This free food is dope!”
  • Salty – A way to say that you feel angry or bitter.
    Example: “I’m salty because Marsha wouldn’t stop talking during the meeting.”
  • Looking snatched – A way to describe something that looks perfect.
    Example: “Your hair is looking snatched!”
  • Extra – When someone is trying too hard or being overly dramatic.
    Example: “Bob’s handouts are always in color. He’s so extra.”
  • Slay – A person or thing that’s really great.
    Example: “Thank you for meeting with that client! You slay!”
  • GOAT – An acronym for “greatest of all time.”
    Example: “My mom is the GOAT!”
  • Yeet – Something that you would yell when throwing something or a way to say “yes” with great enthusiasm.
    Example: “I just finished writing that report! Yeet!”

Be warned that slang words go in and out of style really quickly. So some of the items on this list might be viewed as outdated in the very near future. But until then, try to be chill and dope (and avoid being extra), and you’ll slay. Yeet!

 

Bradley-Bernard, N. (2018, August 20). 30 most popular slang words used by teenagers on social media in 2018. Your Tango. Retrieved from: https://www.yourtango.com/2018311003/what-that-popular-teen-slang-word-means-social-media-2018

Premack, R. (2018, September 19). Teens say they cringe when brands use these 11 outdated slang words – here’s what Gen Z is saying instead. Business Insider. Retrieved from: https://www.businessinsider.com/goat-savage-lit-dope-bae-teens-gen-z-slang-words-2018-6

 

Move Over Millennials – Here Comes Generation Z

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There’s been a lot of research done on millennials in the workplace – how they function, how they prefer to interact with others, etc. But now there’s a new group of employees who are just beginning to enter the workplace. They’ve been dubbed “Generation Z.”

Generation Z consists of anyone who was born between 1995 and 2010. They make up 25.9% of the United States population. And apparently, they’re quite different from their millennial predecessors.

According to marketing strategist Deep Patel, Generation Z demonstrates the following qualities:

  • They want security – They’ve seen their parents struggle through a recession. So these employees yearn for the security of a steady job and a good paycheck. They’re more practical and less idealistic than their millennial coworkers.
  • They’re competitive – They’re willing to work on team projects. But they would prefer to work independently and have the opportunity to set themselves apart from their coworkers. They want to highlight their own skills and achievements.
  • They want to talk face-to-face – It’s been suggested that millennials like to communicate through instant messages and emails. But a recent survey indicates that Generation Z prefers a more personal approach. 53% of Generation Z respondents said that they preferred face-to-face conversations.
  • They’re great at multitasking (but they might lack focus) – Generation Z gets their work done. But they do it while reading their personal emails or sending a quick text. Millennials have been criticized in the past for being in love with their smartphones. But according to Patel, Generation Z takes it to a whole new level.

Now keep in mind that these are stereotypes. Although people in different generations can share certain qualities and beliefs, they’re also shaped by a variety of factors – not just the time period in which they grew up. So it’s unlikely that everyone in the Generation Z age bracket will display these qualities.

Still, it is fun to speculate about what our future coworkers will be like. If you have a Generation Z coworker or you’re a member of Generation Z, please feel free to share your insight in the Comments section below!

 

Patel, D. (2017, September 21). 8 ways generation z will differ from millennials in the workplace. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/deeppatel/2017/09/21/8-ways-generation-z-will-differ-from-millennials-in-the-workplace/#41dfa7af76e5

 

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