"Gen Z Stare" is the long, blank, and emotionless gaze of the generation born between 1997–2012, particularly noticeable in public dining spaces.
It is said that in restaurants or cafes, not only waitstaff and baristas but even young customers stare at each other as if to say, "I'm looking at you, but I'm not saying anything."
German media has even highlighted this trend using celebrity examples: Jenna Ortega and Lily-Rose Depp's indifferent expressions on the red carpet are vivid examples of the "Gen Z Stare."
Bloggers' interpretations vary: some link it to an unresponsive reaction toward rude customers, while others attribute it to young people losing social skills during the pandemic.
But one thing cannot be denied—this gaze has become a trend, leaving people astonished.
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