madylamb via TikTok That vacant emotionless gaze some young adults flash during everyday interactions finally has been given a name, “The Gen Z Stare”. Whether it’s a simple “hi” or taking a food order, this blank look leaves many feeling ignored. For hardworking Americans, it signals a shift away from traditional courtesy that the nation has long valued. This trend exploded on TikTok recently, with videos mocking the stare going viral. Older generations are baffled by the dead-eyed response to small talk. The stare often appears in service jobs, where Gen Z workers dismiss their behaviors as dealing with entitled customers. They claim it is a way to process dense requests without snapping back, but well-meaning customers report experiencing their cold stares as well. Jarrod…
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