Generation Z

Commentary on the so-called 'Gen Z stare' is connecting a perceived blank or unresponsive expression among young workers to broader conditions in today's service economy. Writers and commenters are debating whether it reflects generational attitude, workplace stress, low pay, or simply changed customer-service norms, with the discussion tying individual behaviour to wider economic pressures on young employees.

Some members of Gen Z are teaching themselves touch typing, a skill many skipped as smartphones replaced keyboards in their upbringing. The motivation is twofold: typing fluently lets them write and refine AI prompts more efficiently, and it gives them an advantage in office jobs where fast, accurate keyboard skills still matter. The trend highlights a skills gap created by a mobile-first generation entering keyboard-centric workplaces.