The article discusses the vital role of facial expressions in establishing connections, particularly in classrooms. The author, upon meeting a new class, is struck by the students' blank faces, reminiscent of the impassive reactions on Zoom during the pandemic. This comparison highlights the lasting effects of remote communication on students' social interactions. The author emphasizes the necessity for parents and teachers to actively teach and model appropriate emotional expressions to help Generation Z better navigate in-person relationships, as the lack of these skills can negatively affect their interpersonal dynamics.
I was following the rules that govern the beginning of face-to-face relationships, but the students were responding to me as though we were still communicating via screens.
Unfortunately, as I looked out at my new class of business students, their impassive facial expressions did not fill me with optimism.
My first impression was that I was talking to zombies. Not a good feeling to have at the beginning of what was to be a 16-week relationship.
The pandemic and overuse of screens have interfered with learning how to use facial expressions, affecting the beginning of interpersonal relationships.
#facial-expressions #generation-z #interpersonal-relationships #pandemic-impact #emotional-intelligence
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