Gen Z’s ‘Blank Stare’: Unpacking the Social Phenomenon and Generational Divide
Gen Z’s ‘Blank Stare’: Unpacking the Social Phenomenon and Generational Divide A trending topic on social media, dubbed the ‘Gen Z stare,’ is sparking widespread discussion across generations. Described by millennials, Gen X, and boomers as a blank, unreactive expression during direct interactions or a lack of customary greetings, this perceived behavior is prompting older generations to question the social skills of those born between 1997 and 2012. While many Gen Z individuals deny conscious participation in the ‘stare,’ psychology…