Gen Z workers think showing up 10 minutes late to work is as good as being on time—but baby boomer bosses have zero tolerance for tardiness, research shows.

Karli Mayer, a 25-year-old dental hygiene student in Denver, Colorado, said she will unleash her “Gen Z stare” when something weird, unexpected, or a little “cringe” happens, or when she cannot hear exactly what was said.

Some say the Gen Z stare signals poor communication and social skills. Psychologists and generational experts told BI that's not necessarily the case.

It's because of instances like this that Shea, who describes herself as solidly left-wing, draws a hard line when it comes to dating and politics: If someone's on the far-right, she's not interested. If someone's moderate or center-right − in the vein of John McCain or Mitt Romney, she says − she might give them a chance.

Cultural habits shift from generation to generation, and a notable Gen-Z social trait may actually be our fault.

For Nescafe, that means targeting the ballooning cold coffee market. Today, one-third (32%) of coffee consumed out-of-home is iced, according to company compiled estimates. For many younger consumers, namely Gen Z, it's often their first introduction to the ubiquitous drink.

Bar tabs are out, wellness drinks are in. Gen Z is trading booze for cold brew, mocktails and drinks with benefits, according to a new trend report — turning coffee into a ritual and choosing to