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

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A study published in Perspectives on Psychological Science found a 28 percent decline in daily spoken words from 2005 to 2019, especially among those under 25. The decline raises questions about the impact of technology on social interaction and cognitive health. Researchers suggest that reduced face-to-face communication may affect cognitive exercise and social connection.

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I don't expect clerks and cashiers to make small talk and chitchat. But a simple "Hello" or "Good morning" goes a long way. And if a customer asks a question, even a dumb question, it's rude as heck to stare at them and silently point to the sign. Why is it so hard to acknowledge that the other person is actually a human being just like you?

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By Nora Lenderbee

So young people are oversharing on social media but undersharing in social settings.

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