RESPECT CULTURE - GROWING OR GETTING EXTINCT?
I just saw a video of a lady addressing one of Africa's richest men by his first name in a company gathering. He quickly stopped her in her tracks and cautioned her, instructing her to call him with fitting titles rather than by his first name.
We don't deal on a first name basis, so why should you call me by my first name. "As how na?"
It is easy to be seen as overarching in some areas, and I love it that way. Tell me why young people will rather say "hi" to you instead of a standard greeting.
My default action is to sideline such people mentally, physically and in any way possible. This is not limited to people in a certain age demograph, but this largely points to a certain gender.
That is why a good workplace culture is important and personal boundaries should be set.
Carry your Oyibo lifestyle dey go your house.
My final take on the Tony Elumelu conversation.
There is a difference between talking about someone and talking with/to them. We all say "Dangote" in general conversations, but how many of you will comfortably call him by his first name when you meet him?
For me, a lot of things are in the mix- age, experience, exposure, expertise, achievements, culture and location. I once worked for a company who's CEO was two years younger than me, but I no fit call am by him first name. As how na?
Being Gen-Zs doesn't mean you should be uncouth. Most of you were trained well, but most of you just like running around like headless chickens.