Ghost In a Jar Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 Gen Zers are suffering from 'menu anxiety,' and some are scared to order their own food at restaurants, new survey finds (msn.com) We are doomed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 If you can't even handle a menu, how could you ever decide what to watch on netflix? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost In a Jar Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Master Mind said: If you can't even handle a menu, how could you ever decide what to watch on netflix? you cant because that involves picking something from yet another menu. when will the madness end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 have the boomers got bored of picking on Millennials or something? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoodlum Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Bob Long said: have the boomers got bored of picking on Millennials or something? Never. It gives their lead-destroyed brains something to do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 This is satire right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bishopshodan Posted December 16, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2023 Fake news. Gen Z order all their food on Uber Eats They dont do restaurants. They might have to leave a tip. 6 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Bob Long said: have the boomers got bored of picking on Millennials or something? No we have not 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, The Arrogant Worms said: No we have not Good I like the z"s. Bunch of happy slow walking iced coffee drinking kids. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilunga Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) "Every generation blames the one before And all of their frustrations, come beating at your door I know that I'm a prisoner to all that my father held so dear I know that I'm a hostage to all his hopes and fears I wish I could have told him in the living years You say that you don't see it He says it's perfect sense You just can't get agreement In the present tense We all talk a different language Talking in defence So we open up a quarrel Between the present and the past We only sacrifice the future It's the bitterness that lasts " Edited December 17, 2023 by Ilunga 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimist Prime Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 5 hours ago, Ghost In a Jar said: Gen Zers are suffering from 'menu anxiety,' and some are scared to order their own food at restaurants, new survey finds (msn.com) We are doomed. My wife has always been ahead of the curve, instructing in the engineering department at the Royal Military College, clerking at the Supreme Court, and now this...she literally needs to see the menu about a day and a half before we go anywhere so that she can pick "red balloon or blue balloon" (as i call it) and even then she will sometimes go rogue while the waiter is standing there and ask for five more minutes. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Optimist Prime said: My wife has always been ahead of the curve, instructing in the engineering department at the Royal Military College, clerking at the Supreme Court, and now this...she literally needs to see the menu about a day and a half before we go anywhere so that she can pick "red balloon or blue balloon" (as i call it) and even then she will sometimes go rogue while the waiter is standing there and ask for five more minutes. You're lucky, I have to walk the minefield of "what do you want" followed by "are you sure you want that" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Bob Long said: Good I like the z"s. Bunch of happy slow walking iced coffee drinking kids. I like the Z's too. Got a big herd of nephews and a sprinkling of nieces. Good people. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimist Prime Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bob Long said: You're lucky, I have to walk the minefield of "what do you want" followed by "are you sure you want that" If I have ever asked if she was sure she almost 100% of the time changed her mind, i don't ask that now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6of1_halfdozenofother Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 A few notes: 1. The study states that 67% of all respondents had menu anxiety, compared to 86% of GenZ'ers. Statistically speaking, that's likely > 50% of other respondents (ie. non GenZ'ers), so I'm not sure how that makes things so much more glorified for the older generations. 2. I'm certain that if this survey were done 20 years ago, the GenX'ers would probably come in at similar figures as the GenZ'ers. Ergo - it's likely not a generation-specific issue. 2.1 With many being at the start of their careers or still reliant on support from their parents, GenZ'ers are likely to have less disposable income to spend on dining out, so I don't doubt that's one of the driving factors. Other generations likely faced the same when they were young. 2.2 GenZ'ers are also only starting to hit that age where dining out isn't just with their parents, but they can do it as a social thing with their friends. Handling these relatively novel social situaitons probably factors into the anxiety. I'm sure this is also shared by older generationed folks who don't often eat out. 3. Damn rights I look at the menu before going to the restaurant. How the fuck else am I supposed to know what to choose for take out when I order over the phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Starve the buggers 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4petesake Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 5:21 PM, Bob Long said: You're lucky, I have to walk the minefield of "what do you want" followed by "are you sure you want that" 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6of1_halfdozenofother Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 In all seriousness though, I think the "issue" is a nothing burger. As a survey, it's lacking a longitudinal comparison from previous generations when they were that age. As a concern, it's an "issue" that spans different generations in varying degrees (ie. GenX'ers and Baby Boomers are also facing the same anxieties at a rate > 50% as well). If it's meant to paint the younger generation as somehow being less decisive or unable to handle "decision making", that's been a feature of every generation as they pass through that phase of life from unencumbered youth to young adulthood. They'll do fine as they grow older and capture more social experience. Spoiler TL;DR: the article is just a bunch of alarmist tripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimist Prime Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said: In all seriousness though, I think the "issue" is a nothing burger. As a survey, it's lacking a longitudinal comparison from previous generations when they were that age. As a concern, it's an "issue" that spans different generations in varying degrees (ie. GenX'ers and Baby Boomers are also facing the same anxieties at a rate > 50% as well). If it's meant to paint the younger generation as somehow being less decisive or unable to handle "decision making", that's been a feature of every generation as they pass through that phase of life from unencumbered youth to young adulthood. They'll do fine as they grow older and capture more social experience. Reveal hidden contents TL;DR: the article is just a bunch of alarmist tripe. it certainly is nothing to get excited about, just an interesting factoid. You seem to think it is malicious though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6of1_halfdozenofother Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 47 minutes ago, Optimist Prime said: it certainly is nothing to get excited about, just an interesting factoid. You seem to think it is malicious though? The article certainly does raise questions about intention. I don't think it serves any meaningful purpose, unless there was some sort of motive involved - but far be it from me to try to sniff out that motive, as I've got more important things, like navigating menus, to attend to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 If the study was done at a KFC then I don't blame them. Trying to order there is like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) It could also be that younger people are just more open to talking about their anxiety since these days it's all about inclusion. There are so many other factors that could be at play here not even considered. lol Edited December 19, 2023 by The Lock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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6of1_halfdozenofother Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 15 hours ago, Bounce000 said: Parent: "Ok kid, what do you want?" Kid: "I DON'T KNOW!" Parent: "So you want a bagel dog then?" Kid: "I DON'T CARE!" Parent: "Ok, and a half a sandwich..." Kid: "I'M NOT HUNGRY!" Parent: "....but that's just mac and cheese...?" Kid: "I DON'T WANT THAT!" Parent: "You gotta pick something, kid" Kid: "I'D RATHER STARVE!" Parent: "You know what kids who starve look like? Let me show you..." Kid: "Eeeeeeew!!!" Cashier: "That'll be $23.75 please... Did you want a bag to carry all that?" Parent: ??!?!?!?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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