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Block the Old-Fashioned
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Summarized by durumis AI
- Old-fashioned is not simply a term for someone who is older, but a derogatory term for someone who belittles others with an authoritarian mindset and is distinct from genuine advice.
- The author used to be stressed by the unnecessary advice and criticism of the old-fashioned, but now he is able to use that experience in his writing.
- The author suggests a way to remind the old-fashioned that their advice is no longer valid because times have changed, emphasizing that the old-fashioned should focus on improving their own lives in their own way and writing beautiful articles.
[What is a "꼰대"?]
It is a slang term and a derogatory term meaning old people, the older generation or teachers. It has gradually expanded and changed its meaning from its original meaning, and it is used as a derogatory term for a malicious offender with an authoritarian mindset regardless of age. In English, it can be translated as old folks, fogey, square, Curmudgeon, Condescend, and the act of being a "꼰대" can be expressed as an adjective like "bossy".
-Source: Naver Wiki
It's rare for people to think of someone as a "꼰대" just because they are old. People who give sincere advice to others, regardless of age, are not "꼰대". But there are also people who pretend to give sincere advice but actually engage in "꼰대짓". There is a clear difference between those who give necessary advice and those who don't.
As I am old enough to think of a person's life as a book, I try to be receptive to other people's opinions. But for a while, I was so stressed out by dealing with "꼰대" that it interfered with my writing.
Looking back, I realize that I shouldn't have had to put up with their unnecessary advice, comparisons to others, and criticism just because they were older than me... I don't know why I wasted so much time.
Well, in the end, I guess that experience will be good material for writing.
Man at the Window (1876)_Henri de Braekeleer (Belgian, 1840-1888)
It's true that you meet people in your life who are really welcome advisors, but sometimes you also have to block out "꼰대". Don't ruin other people's mood, upgrade your life with your great skills, and write beautiful pieces.
▶ When someone starts talking about their good old days or what they did when they were young, you can respond like this: "Yes, you must have had a lot of experiences. But how can you guarantee that just because you did it that way back then, I have to do it the same way?" This expression effectively conveys your intention to do things your way to someone who may be using you as a sacrifice and trying to manipulate you.
-Wayne Dyer, You Don't Have to Be Loved by Everyone, Small Big Life
