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originally posted by: putnam6
Because self-control and discipline are in short supply in younger generations. This looks like real self-control and discipline to them, ergo it is fascinating and noteworthy to the ADHD-riddled masses
originally posted by: CriticalStinker
a reply to: asabuvsobelow
While strange to me… I almost don’t want to be too hard on them. Seems like they’re trying to make a cognitive effort to get out of their comfort zone.
It shows at least self awareness that they’re so dependent on stimulus, that they have to make a conscious effort to break the cycle.
I don’t think their generation is the only one plagued by needing constant engagement, but they were probably the only ones raised that way, knowing nothing else.
Also, I do find it odd that we blame young generations instead of the ones who raised them. Who’s really at fault?
originally posted by: schuyler2
Why are you triggerd by other people not doing what you think they ought to do on a flight? That's a whole lot of anger directed at people who are actually minding their own business.
originally posted by: asabuvsobelow
I am triggered by this yes .
But not for the reasons you think . Like 'Chiefsmom' said above , why should they be applauded for doing nothing ?
Being able to sit still for 6 hours straight and not need mind numbing entertainment like movies or Social media isn't something that should be applauded . That's standard adult behavior that anyone should have .
originally posted by: schuyler2
originally posted by: asabuvsobelow
I am triggered by this yes .
But not for the reasons you think . Like 'Chiefsmom' said above , why should they be applauded for doing nothing ?
Being able to sit still for 6 hours straight and not need mind numbing entertainment like movies or Social media isn't something that should be applauded . That's standard adult behavior that anyone should have .
That is perhaps the silliest thing I have read on ATS in forever. You are upset that someone may not need "MIND NUMBING ENTERTAINMENT" Please tell me you are kidding. Please tell me it was a joke that I didn't get. Please tell me you were just being sarcastic. The fact is you have NO IDEA what these people are thinking. And it is none of your business. If you are actually serious about this, my suggestion is that the one thing you ought to do is go pound sand.
originally posted by: asabuvsobelow
“ Raw Dogging “ Rawdogging a flight is a travel trend that became popular earlier this summer where passengers forgo in-flight entertainment, music, snacks, and sleep, enduring long flights with no distractions.
Meaning literally they stare at nothing and do nothing for however many hours the flight is.