"Gen Z stare"? Millennials, your boomer trauma is showing.
Briefly

The 'Gen Z stare' refers to a blank expression exhibited by Gen Zers when faced with awkward situations. Critics question its existence, suggesting it reflects underlying societal issues rather than deficits in manners. The phenomenon is associated with generational divide, as millennials analyze Gen Z behaviors in a similar manner to how boomers once criticized millennials. Cultural influences, like being raised in a digital world and the pressures of social media, may play significant roles in shaping this response.
Millennials, are you sure you're not just becoming your parents? If we know you're going to pick apart our response anyway, why wouldn't we pause to make sure we're saying the right thing?
We've been called the loneliest generation, the anxious generation, and the most rejected generation. Our workplace habits have been picked apart by boomers, Gen Xers, and millennials.
Read at Business Insider
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