Top 10+ Boomer Shopping Habits Gen Z Can’t Understand
Generations may share the same grocery aisles, but they shop in completely different ways. What made sense to Boomers in their prime now seems outdated to younger shoppers. Gen Z, raised on apps and digital shortcuts, often finds these habits puzzling. While rooted in tradition, these behaviors no longer align with the way people shop today.
Clipping Paper Coupons from Sunday Newspapers
Boomers still flip through weekly circulars with scissors in hand for tiny savings. Gen Z prefers scanning digital promo codes or letting apps do the work. The idea of manual clipping feels like a waste of time and paper.
Paying with Paper Checks at the Grocery Store
Some Boomers still write out checks, holding up the line for everyone behind them. Gen Z taps phones and watches, expecting speed at every checkout. Checks now feel like relics from a slower, less connected time.
Stockpiling Pantry Items During Sales
Boomers load up on canned goods and dry pasta when prices drop by a dime. Gen Z shops for what they need now, not what they might use in six months. Bulk buying without space or urgency seems unnecessary to them.
