11 times older people struggled with technology in a very relatable way
Technology evolves at a ridiculous pace. By the time you get your hands on the latest gadget, there’s often a new gadget just around the corner that will make yours look like something Fred Flintstone might use. Spare a thought, therefore, for the Baby Boomers – those born between the end of World War II and the early 60s.
Although many of them will have developed the technology you grew up with, a whole load of them are still amazed at cordless phones. So, when they try to engage with such things as the internet and texting, a lot can go wrong. These 11 examples are proof of that.
1. Sending a text is a lot like using Google
2. Saving names in your phone is tricky
3. Those tiny letters aren’t easy to type
4. Predictive text can get away from you
5. It’s too easy to send mixed messages
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6. Reaching the right person can be an absolute nightmare
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7. Voice activation sometimes goes too far
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8. It’s hard to keep track of who sent the last message
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9. Emojis can be confusing
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10. Not everybody realises that texts are private
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11. Just because someone can text, doesn’t mean they can use logic
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And then there’s this cool grandma, just chillin’ with her jello shots
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