The Gen Z stare has roots. It’s giving Kate Moss in the ’90s, it echoes the Tumblr-era indie sleaze aesthetic, where smudged eyeliner and studied disinterest reigned supreme. And it calls to mind Kristen Stewart on every red carpet between 2008 and 2014, refusing to smile on cue, quietly dismantling Hollywood’s expectations of femininity.

A generational debate has started over Gen Z’s tendency to respond to various social situations with a long and intentional stare.

Have you experienced "The Gen Z Stare?" Fill out our poll to tell us what you think about the polarizing observation that's gone viral on TikTok.

Millennials had RBF (resting b—h face) and Gen Z, apparently, has the “stare,” which is basically a blank, awkward look that Gen Z gives to people who are being audacious, acting too much, or being downright ridiculous.

The Gen Z stare is a recent topic of debate on TikTok, where different generations argue over whether it's rude, a symptom of overwhelm, a product of growing up during the pandemic, a communication deficit or just another generational stereotype.

What is the "Gen Z Stare?" Older TikTok users say that Gen Z workers often give blank, unresponsive stares. Gen Zers are pushing back.

Millennials may find the so-called ‘Gen Z stare’ irritating, but others say it’s justified. Debate over the so-called Gen Z stare is the latest conversation on TikTok to capture people’s attention. But like so many viral social media moments,

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