December 2025 - Sweetpotato Speak

GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES their impact on your team &

By Jason Davis Assistant Dean University of Mount Olive

Let’s kick things off with a quick “Pop Culture” quiz.

Here are the answers, courtesy of my go-to Gen Z advisors, Anna and Caleb Davis:

See if you can fill in the blank or explain the meaning of these terms:

1. Bye Felicia – To dismiss someone of little importance 2. TBH – To be honest 3. IYKYK – If you know, you know (insider info) 4. I got the receipts – I have proof 5. Bet – Agreed, OK, or good 6. Tea – The gossip 7. No Cap – No lie 8. Main Character – The center of attention 9. Flex – To show off 10. Troll – To cause disruption If you found yourself scratching your head at a few of those pop culture terms, or if you’ve

1. Bye _____________________ 2. TBH 3. IYKYK 4. I got the receipts

5. Bet 6. Tea 7. No Cap 8. Main Character 9. Flex 10. Troll

Unless you have teenagers, work with young people, or are under the age of 29, you may have struggled with a few of these.

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