The Washington Post September 03, 2026 • 16:00

The ‘Gen Z stare’ — and the decline of saying things out loud - The Washington Post

By Ariana Eunjung Cha

The ‘Gen Z stare’ — and the decline of saying things out loud - The Washington Post

We’re speaking fewer words every year. Scientists worry what that’s doing to our brains.

Its become a familiar TikTok trope.
A millennial walks into a coffee shop and tries to order something. There are countless iterations, but the basic dynamic is the same: The cashier responds with a… [+123 chars]

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