There have always been shifts in communication patterns between generations. The use of technology has changed the way Millennials and Generation Z-ers communicate. Identify and compare three ways technology has changed the way they establish their identity.

What will be an ideal response?

Millennials (1980–1995): use of technology was developing and expanding—e-mail, the Internet, cell phones, social networking sites. Generation Z-ers (1996–2010): grew up immersed in these forms of communication; Millennials grew up adapting; Generation Z are natives. Millennials: Image is indispensable; entertainment rules; success is about consumption; change is essential; mediated presence is essential; everyone is present; no gatekeepers; privacy is uncool if not impossible; jobs need to make a difference. Generation Z-ers: Social networks display popularity and extend beyond one’s social network; communication through technology is seamless; visual communication is valued; instant, frequent contact is valued; crowdsourcing is used to elicit opinions; people are emotionally attached to their social media.