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Opinions Of Tinder: Old People VS. Millennials

So many young people use Tinder it's normal at this point.

Megan Adair

Aug 27, 2018

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Opinions Of Tinder: Old People VS. Millennials

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First, let's get to know who we are surveying. Sheila and Dave are both in their seventies, they've been married now for 53 years, and they are lucky enough to call me their granddaughter.

But I'm even luckier to call them my grandparents! Despite the age difference, Sheila and Dave are some of the coolest people I know. I will be asking my grandparents and my suitemates (all 18-years-old) the same questions about Tinder to compare answers.

1. Describe your definition of Tinder

My suitemates: Tinder is an app you can download to talk to new people and potentially go on dates with the people you meet. Some people on Tinder want a serious relationship, some just want friends, and others are on there to joke around.

My grandparents: My grandparents were not fond of the idea of Tinder. To quote my nana, "Tinder is a social media app where you post pictures of yourself to meet others". The goal of the app was said to be to meet someone fast, instead of "going out to the bar" like the old days and actually being social. They didn't like the idea of Tinder just because of the way it is set up, over the phone, instead of face to face.

2. Do you have the app or have you used it in the past?

Suitemates: Most of my suitemates said they do not have the app but they know several people who have and use it. "I know a girl who has been on a couple tinder dates" one said, but another said "some of my friends have it as entertainment and to mess with people on it".

Grandparents: No, my grandparents do not have the app and have never used it. in fact, neither of them have smartphones. Their internet use is limited to email checking and casual Facebook scrolling.

3. Would you ever go on a tinder date?

Suitemates: After discussion, the majority answer is that it depends on the guy. If you have talked to the guy to the point where you feel comfortable enough to meet him and he seems interesting to you, then it would be normal to go out with him to meet. The conclusion answer was yes.

Grandparents: "Sure, if I was single. I have nothing against them." My grandparents' main concern with the app was that it is very likely to force a relationship through tinder. My nana said some people can be "trying too hard" and should just leave their love life to chance."

4. Do you think you could find a real relationship through the app?

My suitemates: This question got several different answers but it comes down to why you are on the app in the first place. If you got Tinder to find someone to start a serious relationship with them, according to my suitemates, you can find a relationship through the app.

Grandparents: The answer was yes. They said "it might include a lot of trial and error but so would normal dating" My grandparents described the app as impersonal because you can pretend to be someone else just to impress someone on the app. They came to the conclusion that the app "seems unrealistic but would be open-minded to going on a tinder date." My nana then added that the idea scares her, and you have to be careful of who you are meeting up with and talking to. But this applies to all social media.

It is important to compare both sides of all stories and to compare different opinions, to better understand the subject. tinder is not for everyone, some might be against it, and others will be all for it! But it is nice to hear both opinions expressed.

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