Why Is Gen Z So Bad at Phone Calls?

[Urvashi]

Many young people experience actual anxiety about phone conversations. Is this a social skill gap or just evolving communication?

When did you last have a phone call (not FaceTime) with a friend?

 

[Lolita]

I think Gen Z struggles with phone calls because they grew up texting and using instant messaging apps, which allow more time to think and respond. Phone calls feel more intrusive, spontaneous, and pressure-filled, making many uncomfortable and less practiced at them.

 

[cherry123]

Gen Z's anxiety around responding to phone calls stems from a fear of the unknown, I believe the associate the ringing phone with fear,

 

[King Belieal]

I actually do not know why we the Gen Z's are so bad at phone calls. To think it was the main means of communication before the arrival of social media and all the others. I rather text or face time than make a phone call.

 

[Nomad]

I think they are pretty good with their peers, what makes them difficult is communicating with people from other generations.

 

[Niyi Briggs]

Gen Z people have always preferred asynchronous modes of communication. They don't have to respond in real time with that. They like the comfort of thinking communications through before responding, unlike calls which expects them to respond in real time.