Staring Silently with Blank Expressions... Sparking Frustration Among the Younger Generation

[Anchor] Many people say they find the communication style of the younger generation a bit awkward these days. What kind of behavior are they talking about?

[Reporter] Yes, a behavior recently appearing among some members of the younger generation, known as the "Gen Z stare," has become a hot topic online.

[Reporter] The "Gen Z stare" refers to the action of not answering immediately when asked a question, but instead just gazing blankly at the other person with an expressionless face.

[Reporter] One netizen voiced their frustration, saying that whenever they asked a younger acquaintance something, they would often just stare back without answering when they didn't know the answer or weren't pleased with the question.

[Reporter] The netizen added that even when they suggested taking a taxi instead of a bus while traveling, they only received an answer after asking the question several times.

[Reporter] Regarding this, experts analyze that due to the spread of digital communication methods such as smartphones and social media, the younger generation has significantly reduced their spoken words, and social norms have begun to shift toward viewing not initiating conversation with someone as polite behavior.

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