Gen Z’s blank stare is internet’s latest obsession
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Parents on MSNWhat's Really Behind the 'Gen Z Stare' and Why Does It Matter?Teens today often show a blank look called the "Gen Z stare" that can signal discomfort, not disrespect. Experts say social anxiety, pandemic isolation, and growing up online may shape how Gen Z connects in person. Even if it looks like attitude, this stare may just mean your teen feels misunderstood or overwhelmed.
Learn why the "Gen Z Stare" is more than a blank, disengaged expression, why employers can't afford to misread it and what its deeper more serious meaning really holds.
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If you’ve worked with Gen Z, you’ve probably seen the “Gen Z stare”: that facial expression that somehow manages to mix disdain, defiance, and utter disinterest all in one blank look. But here’s why experts say it’s going to backfire — and make it even harder for them to land a job.
Banarsë compared it to the "Millennial Pause," a brief moment of silence before speaking in a video, adding that today's social quirks go viral more quickly. Banarsë added that the stare is part of Gen Z's move toward authenticity and boundary-setting—where emotional labor isn't automatically performed to meet outdated norms.
A silent stare from Gen Z is triggering rising tension and burnout among managers, many of whom are reconsidering their roles. Seen by some as passive
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Cultural habits shift from generation to generation, and a notable Gen-Z social trait may actually be our fault.
What is the "Gen Z Stare?" Older TikTok users say that Gen Z workers often give blank, unresponsive stares. Gen Zers are pushing back.