"Reduced [in-person] interactions have particularly affected Gen Z, as many were in education during the pandemic. As a consequence of the virtual world, they have missed out on crucial opportunities to both develop and practice their communication skills," Preply said in the press release.
"This lack of exposure affects their ability to read social cues, engage in spontaneous conversations, and build interpersonal relationships," Christine Byrne, a public relations executive at Looq AI, observed via email.
"Despite their digital expertise, I've observed some Gen Z workers struggle with certain verbal and social skills," Shena Mistry, a career and leadership coach, said via email.
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