When Kiana Sinaki, 21, eager to share a juicy tidbit of workplace gossip, told her 26-year-old coworker at a fitness facility in Santa Barbara, Calif., “I have some tea for you,” the confused woman replied, “Oh, no thanks. I have enough tea bags of my own.” This wasn’t the first time Sinaki said she’d been … Read more
The season’s hottest beauty trend is looking cold — right down to the chapped lips. “[It’s] the new aesthetic,” Sophia Ciabattoni, 19, told The Post. But rather than waiting hours for frigid temperatures to transform her soft pout into a parched pucker, Ciabattoni, a finance major at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, uses makeup. … Read more
If you thought the resurgence of Y2K fashion was going to be limited to thinner eyebrows and lower jeans, then think again — some trends may be a little more permanent. While a lower-back tattoo — or a “tramp stamp,” as they are colloquially named — has been synonymous with a somewhat trashier lifestyle of … Read more
Nearly half of Americans feel bad calling out of work when they’re sick, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed 41% are likely to call in sick at work the moment they feel themselves getting sick. Only a small portion of respondents said they don’t feel bad calling out (32%) … Read more
After four years of dating, Katerina’s live-in boyfriend proposed to her in Pismo Beach, during a road trip along the California coast last January. Ecstatic, the couple quickly began planning a wedding in Malibu, Calif., for March 2023. Then, some things didn’t quite add up about her partner’s finances. “He was super avoidant around money … Read more
Rita Balogun’s schedule is jam-packed with work commitments, social outings — and a bi-monthly sob session. “If I don’t have a good cry at least every two weeks, minimum, it just feels like all my emotions are just like locked in and I just need to release it so I can start thinking clearly again,” … Read more
One dating app has made a huge step with the inclusion of a new feature to keep up with an emerging relationship style recently hitting headlines thanks to Abbie Chatfield. Hinge included a “relationship type” addition where people can reveal if they are looking for or are in a non-monogamous relationship, looking for monogamy or … Read more
They’re the nest generation. Gen Zers and young millennials aren’t flying the coop. They’re living at home with their parents in greater numbers than any generation in recent history. 54% of Gen Z are choosing to live with their parents given the current economic climate, according to a new report of over 300 adults ages … Read more
After ending a five-year relationship, Gina DeStefano was upset, but ultimately happy — even relieved. The 28-year-old stockbroker soon fell into a “situationship” — a popular Gen Z term for a no-strings romance with an emphasis on recurring hookups — after meeting Tyler (not his real name) through a mutual friend. Their fling was fun, flirty … Read more
Forget 9 to 5, she’s a 10 out of 10. A young TikToker is ready to give up the rigors of gainful employment, saying she’s just “too pretty” to bother with a job. Lucy Welcher — a social media influencer with more than 10 million TikTok likes — made the bold declaration in a recent … Read more
Fight as you may, but make one wrong move in today’s society and your time in the spotlight or in America’s good graces may very well be up. Cancel culture, or at least its nomenclature was first introduced into our lexicon courtesy of the smooth sounds of the synth banger “Your Love is Canceled.” The … Read more
They’re saying “hasta la pasta” to traditional email signoffs. Gen Zers are bringing a more laid-back attitude to the workplace, evident in the clothes they wear and how they communicate — and their emails are no exception. TikToks with millions of views show younger workers have moved away from ending their emails with “sincerely,” “best” … Read more
Though he’s been working as an investment bank analyst for more than a year, one NYC man said he only remembers ever taking two 20-minute lunch breaks. “As crazy as it sounds, stepping away and being not responsive for more than 15 minutes can be seen as lazy and reflect poorly,” the 23-year-old, who asked … Read more
If you want to avoid being considered passive-aggressive by a Gen Zer, think twice before sending that thumbs-up emoji. Emojis tend to have hidden meanings that have created confusion between generations, according to Keith Broni, the editor-in-chief of emoji reference website, Emojipedia. Along with the thumbs-up emoji, the crying with laughter emoji and the slight … Read more
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Chick-fil-A has been revealed to be Generation Z’s favorite place to grab a bite in a recent survey. According to a Piper Sandler study, 14,500 teens in 47 states were asked what their fave restaurants were. Fifteen percent of participants noted that the fast food chain famous for its breaded chicken, … Read more
If they haven’t quit yet, it’s likely they will soon. The term “Great Resignation” was first coined in the spring of 2021 as a record number of Americans voluntarily left jobs. And the trend shows no sign of abating, especially with the younger generation. A recent study from Lever found that 65% of Gen Zers … Read more
The thumbs up might be getting a thumbs down, but these emojis can help you upgrade your likability status. Gen Zers have called out the popular thumbs-up emoji for being “rude” and “hostile,” going so far as to say that they feel attacked whenever they see it used in the workplace, but other emojis can … Read more