What began with some millennial TikTokkers poking fun at their younger Gen Z counterparts has turned into a full-blown debate over what is called the “Gen Z stare”.
The term refers to the blank look some Gen Zs give after they are asked questions in various situations, including during customer service interactions, in the classroom, at work and other environments.
The intergenerational debate has also spilled over into some Chinese social media apps, with users on these platforms talking about the “stare”.