I’m a Gen Z who loves confusing colleagues with boomer-stumping slang

I’m a Gen Z who loves confusing colleagues with boomer-stumping slang

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

Gen Z hot girls are going frostbitten with viral #ColdGirl makeup trend

Gen Z hot girls are going frostbitten with viral #ColdGirl makeup trend

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

The ‘White Lotus’ red flag that only Gen Z could see

The ‘White Lotus’ red flag that only Gen Z could see

After many, many indications that something is awry, Monday night’s episode of “The White Lotus” sees Gen Z assistant Portia finally come to her senses about her British boy toy Jack. What leads to this realization isn’t that he gypped a restaurant over a $1 arancini, his “Cowabunga” neck tattoo, or the fact that he’s *Jennifer Coolidge … Read more

Millennials, Gen Z more likely to call in sick at work: poll

Millennials, Gen Z more likely to call in sick at work: poll

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

‘Financial infidelity’ has money-conscious Gen Zers and Millennials saying ‘I don’t’

‘Financial infidelity’ has money-conscious Gen Zers and Millennials saying ‘I don’t’

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

Gen Z crybabies are making PowerPoints about their tears

Gen Z crybabies are making PowerPoints about their tears

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

Gen Z’s interest in non-monogamy pushes Hinge to add new feature

Gen Z’s interest in non-monogamy pushes Hinge to add new feature

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

Gen Zers moved back home — and they aren’t leaving: ‘Free meals, save money’

Gen Zers moved back home — and they aren’t leaving: ‘Free meals, save money’

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

Gen Z party poopers have ruined after-work drinks

Gen Z party poopers have ruined after-work drinks

Is Happy Hour really that happy? That’s the debate on tap as workers settle back into going to the office — and potentially grabbing drinks with coworkers at the end of the day. Some young millennials and Gen Zers — who tend to be ever concerned with “healthy” work-life boundaries — are taking a stance … Read more

‘Lukewarm regards’: Gen Z embraces snarky email signoffs in the workplace

‘Lukewarm regards’: Gen Z embraces snarky email signoffs in the workplace

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

No wonder Gen Z is quiet quitting — they’re too scared to take lunch

No wonder Gen Z is quiet quitting — they’re too scared to take lunch

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

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 Xers are horrified that Gen Z is bringing back this cringey ’90s trend

Gen Xers are horrified that Gen Z is bringing back this cringey ’90s trend

When Nicola Peltz Beckham attended the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles earlier this month, it wasn’t her black form-fitting Givenchy gown or sleek arm-length gloves that fashionistas were quick to weigh in on. Rather, it was the 27-year-old newlywed’s pencil-thin, barely there eyebrows that set tongues wagging. “Just in case life wasn’t terrifying enough … 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

COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

Oct 6 (Reuters) – A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake. Omicron subvariants BA.4/5 that dominated this summer are still behind the majority of infections, but newer Omicron … Read more

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin reaches Windsor chapel ahead of burial

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin reaches Windsor chapel ahead of burial

Queen’s coffin reached final resting place in Windsor Monarchs and leaders gather in London for state funeral Thousands line streets for display of pomp and pageantry Queen Elizabeth was widely revered in Britain and beyond Death comes as Britain faces risk of economic crisis WINDSOR, England, Sept 19 (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth’s coffin arrived at … Read more

King Charles, William and Harry reunited in grief to escort queen’s coffin

King Charles, William and Harry reunited in grief to escort queen’s coffin

Queen’s coffin taken from palace to parliament William and Harry in royal procession Four days of lying in state Long queues as people wait hours to see coffin LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) – King Charles, his sons Princes William and Harry and other senior royals joined a solemn procession taking Queen Elizabeth’s coffin as the … Read more

Exclusive: Medical journals broaden inquiry into potential heart research misconduct

Exclusive: Medical journals broaden inquiry into potential heart research misconduct

WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Three medical journals recently launched independent investigations of possible data manipulation in heart studies led by Temple University researchers, Reuters has learned, adding new scrutiny to a misconduct inquiry by the university and the U.S. government. The Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and the Journal of Biological Chemistry are … Read more