Gen Z has adopted a blank, expressionless stare that can signal boredom, indifference, or superiority, often eliciting unease from older generations in social contexts.
My parents thought nothing of going out for dinner with friends, leaving my siblings and me at home alone. My sister was 8 when she started 'babysitting' my brother (6) and me (4). We had the phone number for the restaurant, but that was about it. Today, that would be seen as neglect!
In moments of elevated economic uncertainty, the premium on security increases: investors seek safe assets, businesses prioritize safe investments, and families double down on peace of mind.
During a recent business dinner in Panama, guests were encouraged to store their mobile phones in locked bags, promoting a phone-free experience. This approach resonated well with older attendees, while younger guests displayed significant cravings for their devices once the dinner ended.
If you had of told me back in the early 80s when I became a teenager that one day I could have a small box in my pocket that was not only a telephone but a compass, a torch, a camera, a recording studio, a newspaper, had maps (including satellite pictures) of the entire world and could guide me around them, I would have thought you were insane.
"Millennials feel guilty about taking PTO because they entered the workforce in a unique time, when technology really started to boom, and there is this expectation of always being available."