When somebody begins talking about generation <n>, I kind of tune out, because I know whatever they say is probably going to be a superficial or even harmful ge

When somebody begins talking about generation <n>, I kind of tune out, because I know whatever they say is probably going to be a superficial or even harmful generalization. It just feels distasteful. It's like when somebody talks about 'west coasters' or 'blondes' or even the 'mom test'.