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15 dank Gen Z dating phrases
In Depth Knowing these neologisms can help anyone navigate the extremely online world of youth romance culture
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‘Friendflation’: the increasing cost of maintaining a social life
Under the Radar Cost-of-living squeeze has left some feeling priced out of social events and struggling to keep up friendships
By Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK Published
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Gen Z is facing a credit score crisis
In the Spotlight The average Gen Z credit score has dropped three points in 2025
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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18 slang words and phrases we can thank (or blame) Gen Z for
In Depth Younger Americans have put their stamp on our language with these neologisms
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Pickle-juice drinks that pack a punch
The Week Recommends Use leftover brine to make fresh lemonade and tangy margaritas
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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BookTok is reviving publishing – but at what cost?
In The Spotlight Social media recommendations are boosting book sales but critics give the trend mixed reviews
By Abby Wilson Published
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Telephobia: why young people are being taught how to make phone calls
In The Spotlight Young people are so scared of calls that they 'scream' when their phone rings
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Are AI lovers replacing humans?
Talking Points A third of Gen Z singles use tech as a 'romantic companion'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What is 'career catfishing' and why are Gen Z doing it?
Under The Radar Successful job applicants are increasingly disappearing before their first day
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why bosses are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z staff
Under The Radar Employers claim young workers are disengaged at interviews and don't know how to behave in the office
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The rise of performative reading
In The Spotlight Why Gen Z may only be pretending to read those clever books
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Gen Z has been priced out of a future, so we invest in the present'
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By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published
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The politics of punctuation
In the Spotlight Semicolons get the silent treatment; AI makes a dash for dominance
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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'Conscious unbossing': Gen Z's aversion to management roles
In the Spotlight Rejection of traditional corporate hierarchy is paving the way for dynamic workplace structures
By Deeya Sonalkar, The Week UK Published
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