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Gen Z's Shrinking Social Skills: A Podcast Episode

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Gen Zs preference for digital communication over face-to-face interactions is causing concern, with a significant portion avoiding handshakes and eye contact due to social anxiety. A survey of 2000 teens reveals a strong preference for online interactions, leading to worries about their real-world confidence and ability to succeed in job interviews and social situations. Experts warn that this trend could hinder their development of essential human skills in the face of rising AI.

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Gen Z's Shrinking Social Skills: A Podcast Episode

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On April 21st, a couple in Northern Ireland thought they scored a steal with an 11-pound 19-pence garden arch from Temu, but it turned out to be just a printed picture on fabric. They ordered it earlier this month to grow flowers around, and on April 13th, a tiny package showed up that made them suspicious right away. When William Walker, a 41-year-old kitchen business owner, held it up, he realized his mistake. He'd skipped the fine print and got embarrassed, especially since he'd already bought the plants. His wife Lucy, 38, from County Antrim, caught it on video and says he was disappointed, too, with weekend gardening plans now scrapped. Temu reminds shoppers to check listings closely and offers refunds within 90 days if things don't match, while the Walker's plants are hunter-reel. Arch this weekend, with Lucy handling the clicks from now on, to avoid these two good-to-be-true traps.

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