Tumblr Thread: Linguistics Misunderstandings Between Generations

This quick Tumblr thread highlights the main linguistics misunderstandings between the millennials and older generations. It boils down to saying "you're welcome" instead of "no problem" after being told, "thank you." The vampire analogy was spot on. 

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