Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has shared a humorous message for people aged over 50, offering advice on how to use mobile phones, WhatsApp and social media without overwhelming others with messages and calls.
Sharing the video on Instagram, Akram wrote, “Viewer discretion: THIS VIDEO IS AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE OVER 50 ON HOW AND WHEN TO USE A MOBILE PHONE/ WHATSAPP. AND YOU ARE WELCOME...”
In the video, Akram said he could understand Gen Z and Gen Alpha because they were always on their phones. However, he suggested that older generations should learn to use their devices more thoughtfully, particularly when communicating with younger people.
“This is special for 50+ that they should use WhatsApp, social media and their phones the correct way,” he said, before advising viewers to stop sending random content to people every day.
“Firstly, most importantly, stop sending random stuff to people every day,” Akram said, explaining that such messages could become annoying, even when the sender had good intentions. He added that people should not feel obliged to send good morning messages to everyone daily.
Akram also highlighted the importance of considering people's attention spans before forwarding videos. He suggested that lengthy videos were less likely to be watched in full, with shorter clips of around two minutes being more suitable for many viewers.
“I get you mean well, but it annoys people. Also, you don't have to send good morning to everyone every day. The third thing is when you send videos, please know that attention spans are short these days. Nobody will watch a 30-minute-long video, only 2 minutes”, he added.
His next piece of advice concerned constant phone use. Akram urged people not to remain available on WhatsApp around the clock, pointing out that there was nothing wrong with replying to a message five minutes later. Constantly checking notifications and responding immediately, he suggested, could create unnecessary stress.
Reflecting on his own experiences, Akram said he had friends who never seemed to put their phones down, even when spending time together. He encouraged people to take things easy, enjoy life and manage their messages rather than feeling pressured to respond to everything immediately.
Akram explained that he still checked and forwarded messages but preferred to keep things under control instead of allowing his phone to dominate his time.
The video sparked a discussion among social media users, with some agreeing with Akram's advice while others felt his message needed a more compassionate approach.
One user wrote, “At some part, I agree with you but never make someone feel like a burden because they are trying to stay connected.”
Another commenter expressed complete agreement, particularly with his point about daily good morning messages and people forwarding disaster videos.
The differing reactions highlighted a familiar dilemma in the digital age: while excessive messages and unsolicited videos can overwhelm recipients, such gestures may also be a way for some people to maintain relationships and feel connected to family and friends.
Akram's light-hearted advice highlights the importance of digital etiquette in an age when smartphones and social media have become central to everyday communication. His message is not necessarily about discouraging older people from using technology, but about encouraging them to be mindful of other people's time, attention and boundaries.
At the same time, staying connected should not make anyone feel like a nuisance or a burden. Whether it is forwarding videos, sending daily greetings or making frequent calls, a little consideration can go a long way. Ultimately, the goal is to use technology to strengthen relationships, not strain them, while remembering that meaningful connections matter far more than the number of messages exchanged.
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