Steve Carell thinks young people are missing an important life lesson: Romantic rejection is good for you.
The “Office” star told Princeton grads yesterday that today’s youth are worse off because they can be dumped via e-mail, Facebook and text message.
In-person rejection provides “the humiliation and self-loathing a young man or woman needs for growth,” Carell cracked.
“My point is,” he said, “I suffered, and you should have to suffer, too.”
The “Crazy, Stupid, Love” star, speaking at Princeton University’s pre-commencement ceremony, also offered some real advice.
“Show up on time, because to be late is to show disrespect,” he said, according to The Times of Trenton newspaper.
“Get a dog, because cats are lame. And every once in a while, do something positive in the world.”