http://tags.library.upenn.edu/tag/digital+natives+boomers PennTags Feed http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/42861 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/42861 <p><br />This paper discusses the conflicts and clashing behavioral norms experienced by Digital Natives (born 1978-1994) and Boomers, especially in the workplace. Like other scholarly works, it discusses how Boomers may regard Natives&rsquo;&nbsp; having of texting during meetings as ineffective, rude and even unethical. Telephone interview with Boomer CIOs and CTOs repeatedly doubt the efficiency and focus of texting colleagues and&nbsp; those who IM in meetings. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re encouraging ADD&rdquo; is how one executive puts it.<br /></p>