Millennials often faced criticism for using the word 'like' in various contexts, like filler or approximation. Despite the criticism, many have succeeded in communication-based careers. The word's controversial use became prominent in the 1980s and 1990s, evolving from its origins in 1200. Now, it is established in English, as seen in popular culture and language experts like Terry Gross. Megan C Reynolds suggests that as millennials gain influence in the workforce, acceptance of 'like' will grow, emphasizing the fluidity of language and the need for expressions of feeling alongside facts.
Megan C Reynolds, a millennial and author of Like: A History of the World's Most Hated (And Misunderstood) Word, says part of what older generations rejected about like was its relative newness during our childhoods, which probably made them feel old.
Reynolds argues that, as millennials begin to dominate the workforce, the usage of 'like' will soon be the status quo. Language evolves, generally for the better, she writes.
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