3 Things NEVER to Say to Older Coworkers

I’ll be the first to admit: I’m not always the most sensitive when it comes to older colleagues. I’ve been known to deem certain terms archaic or walk up to the COO of the company and ask “How’s it hanging” I even told one of my coworkers I was too young to know any Bruce Springsteen songs (not a wise move for someone who works in New Jersey). Whatever the faux pas, one thing is clear: Millennials and baby boomers have their fair share of differences, with communication styles at the top of that list. But with the economy still black-and-blue, they’re inevitably going to have to work together. (Click here to read “Things NOT Say to Younger Coworkers.”)


Here’s a short list of things you should never say to an older colleague:

“I didn’t know you were so old.”

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