Is the ‘Gen Z stare' real? We asked the experts: our interns.
Is the 'Gen Z stare' real? We asked our interns.
July 21, 2025 | 5:59 PM GMT
The emotionless expression teens and young adults sometimes make if someone inconveniences them by saying 'hi,' tries to engage in small talk with them, or tries to take their food order finally has a name: the Gen Z stare.
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