**3.1 For educators**

The Baby Boomer Generation will tend to look on the bright side and hold back criticism due to their optimism and conflict avoidance [2]. However, because actions mean more to Baby Boomers than words, their verbal or written communication can seem insensitive and harsh to younger generations as the younger generation values words more. It is helpful to be mindful of their words and avoid "You" terms that can be interpreted as a personal attack. If they must give negative feedback, addressing the action and not the person is interpreted less harshly [3].
