[Researchers Andrea Herschatter and Molly Epstein] surveyed more than 800 students at Emory University and four other institutions, about half of whom are Millennials, and half GenXers. Among the most striking findings of her survey:

• Nearly 70% of Millennials agreed with the statement that "Authority figures should set and enforce rules" – compared to around 40% of GenXers.
  
• 60% of Millennials agreed with the statement, "I trust authority figures to act in my best interest." Only 40% of GenXers agreed.
  
• Nearly 60% of Millennials said they "felt comfortable asking for special treatment," while only 40% of GenXers felt that way.

...Most of all, Millennials seem to want people who will go on telling them what to do and when, as their parents and teachers have told them up until now. "What we have here is a desire for leadership. Millennial employees want leadership," says Epstein. "They are very comfortable in an established, articulated hierarchy where they know exactly what the rules are, as well as the steps required for success."

Boomers and GenXers are likely to find working with Millennials positive, at least on balance, Hershatter predicts. However, she says, there are likely to be some tensions. "I think that GenXers will be pleasantly surprised at their positive attitude, high work ethic, and respect - and perpetually frustrated by their lack of initiative, their fear of ambiguity, and their need for constant reinforcement," Hershatter says.

"The Pepper & Egg is one of the ways that the presence of God is intimated amidst the dreariness of Lenten austerity. On any Friday in Chicago or the East Coast Cities with an Italian presence, one finds the beautiful sandwich known as the pepper & egg. The concept is remarkably simple: fresh eggs, scrambled on the short order grill with roasted (green) peppers, tossed hot on a waiting crusty bun of high quality, coal-burning-oven- fresh Italian bread. These humble ingredients when fresh and done right (no soft stuff in a plastic bag allowed to bear the name "bread"), remind us all that great food is very simple. A toss of salt and pepper elevates the creation to the heights of lunchtime eating. The subtle mix of the olive oil and eggy residue on the fresh flesh of the crusty loaf truly satisfies."