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What is Gen Z's communication?

Gen Z, generally those born from the late 1990s to early 2010s, are digital natives whose communication styles are heavily influenced by technology. Their preference for concise, direct interactions, often seen in texts and social media, means traditional greetings like 'hello' are sometimes seen as unnecessary or old-fashioned. This contributes to the word's declining use.

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