ADDRESS FORM PREFERENCES ACROSS GENERATIONS IN ENGLISH-SPEAKING SOCIETIES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1808/2b05kh40Keywords:
Address form preferences, generation, communication styles, Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z, formality, respect, hierarchy, professionalism, intergenerational collaboration, communication channelsAbstract
This article explores the address form preferences and communication styles across different generational cohorts in English-speaking cultures. It highlights the influence of traditional language norms and societal values on address form usage. The article examines how each generation, including Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z, approaches communication and uses address forms. It discusses the varying degrees of formality, respect, efficiency, adaptability, and digital reliance exhibited by each generation. The article also emphasizes the importance of understanding and adapting to intergenerational communication differences for effective collaboration and relationship-building. By incorporating context-appropriate language and recognizing generational preferences, individuals can foster mutual understanding and productive exchanges across generational divides.
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