Gen Z has hidden meanings for emojis beyond ‘rude,’ ‘hostile’ thumbs-up

Gen Z has hidden meanings for emojis beyond ‘rude,’ ‘hostile’ thumbs-up

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

Gen Z’s favorite restaurant revealed in recent survey

Gen Z’s favorite restaurant revealed in recent survey

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

‘I can do my job from my toilet’: Majority of Gen Zers say they will soon quit jobs for greater flexibility and fulfillment

‘I can do my job from my toilet’: Majority of Gen Zers say they will soon quit jobs for greater flexibility and fulfillment

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

Emojis that make you more likable as Gen Z ‘canceled’ thumbs-up

Emojis that make you more likable as Gen Z ‘canceled’ thumbs-up

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