The 'Gen Z Stare' has ignited a debate about soft skills and workplace communication

The "Gen Z Stare" is a phenomenon observed as younger workers in the Gen Z group display vacant expressions and non-responses during interactions with colleagues and customers. Some millennials interpret this behavior as a lack of communication skills, while others argue this viewpoint misplaces blame. Videos on TikTok depict interactions where Gen Z employees are said to respond with blank stares, leading to viral discussions. The hashtag #Genzstare has garnered significant attention, with many users sharing similar experiences of feeling ignored or perplexed by these reactions from Gen Z workers.

Millennials describe the "Gen Z Stare" as blank expressions and vacant responses, often leading to misunderstandings in workplace interactions.

Gen Z workers counter that the "Gen Z Stare" is a reaction to illogical customer questions and is not necessarily a sign of weakness.

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