A new generational quirk is taking social media by storm as videos recreating the infamous "Gen Z stare" go viral. It is characterized by a blank, expressionless look in response to questions and has sparked both humor and heated debate across generations.

The Gen Z stare has gone viral, but is this blank-faced workplace phenomenon real or another generational myth? I explore the causes behind Gen Z's supposed lack of basic social skills.

TikTokers coined the "Gen Z stare" to refer to the vacant look some young people give in social situations and workplace settings.