Who are Gen Z? What makes a millennial and which group are you? - Gen Z, millennials, boomers, and everything in between: who is who and what does it mean?

“Hey Gen Z. Millennial here with a friendly reminder that you’ll be old before you even know it ,” warned a decidedly bitter commenter. “They say this now until it’s time for them to be in their 30s, and the next generation calls them old at that age,” agreed another.

Banarsë compared it to the "Millennial Pause," a brief moment of silence before speaking in a video, adding that today's social quirks go viral more quickly. Banarsë added that the stare is part of Gen Z's move toward authenticity and boundary-setting—where emotional labor isn't automatically performed to meet outdated norms.

Current reports that Gen-Z and Millennials prioritize financial health over looks in romantic partners, valuing good credit and savings.

What is the "Gen Z Stare?" Older TikTok users say that Gen Z workers often give blank, unresponsive stares. Gen Zers are pushing back.

While 59 percent of millennials said they would prioritize a "broke and magical" relationship over financial security, only 54 of Gen Z said the same.