Every generation has its quirks, but the Boomer lexicon? It’s a vibe—and not always in a good way. While Gen Z is out here ...

Now, my offspring are painfully aware that I say cringe-worthy things about sliced bread. They also know that I’m proud of them and that I love them. They roll their eyes when I say such things.

“Like most things of this nature, if you listen to your voice a lot, the cringe will decline ... Trying to shift your focus to what you say, opposed to how you sound, can make a difference.