Is the 'Gen Z stare' just a call to look inwards?
Briefly

The 'Gen Z stare' has gone viral as a term describing a generational trait of staring blankly during conversations. It is categorized into two types: the customer service stare, where Gen Z workers stare at customers during interactions, and the customer stare, where Gen Z customers respond silently to service workers. This phenomenon illustrates a recurring generational conflict, reminiscent of past critiques of youth behavior throughout history, such as those noted by Plato regarding societal changes and the perceived disrespect of younger generations.
A new social phenomenon has emerged called the 'Gen Z stare', describing the tendency of Gen Z individuals to stare blankly when engaged in conversation, categorized as 'customer service stare' and 'customer stare'. This reflects a growing generational divide that recalls historical critiques of youth behavior across ages.
Historically, criticism of youth behaviors has been present for centuries, as Plato noted about the young people of his time, voicing concerns over their disregard for norms and authority, mirroring current sentiments toward Gen Z.
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