Well, it's going to seem like this is shaping up to be another segment where I rip on Gen Z, but it's not.

Well, at first it will be, but then, but not for the whole time.

It's just, and that's the best I can do.

So we begin with this article from New York Post headline,

Gen Z speaks out on the simple act that brings them to tears.

I would freak out.

And the fun clickbait game we're supposed to play

is to guess which simple everyday activity brings

these young adults to tears.

And it's sort of a trick question though,

because literally any simple everyday activity

has that potential.

But in this case, the activity is making a phone call.

So reading, the simple act of making a phone call has emerged as one of Gen Z's

greatest weaknesses. With phones being so easily accessible and attached to almost every young person's hand,

you might expect Gen Z to be able to perform one of the most mundane tasks, picking up the phone and dialing.

Unfortunately, the reality is, the very thought of making a call is often accompanied by a sense of dread and impending failure for some.

Most subject matter experts believe this apprehension to phone calls is associated with social anxiety.

Social anxiety stems from the fear of judgment or humiliation.

Texting and using apps such as Snapchat prevents mistakes from being made.

Texting allows Gen Z to proofread and keep track of their conversation.

Now hang on one second.

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