Why Gen Z Avoids Phone Calls It’s Not Laziness

Описание: Why does Gen Z avoid phone calls? It’s not laziness—and it’s not “not knowing how to talk.” For many people, phone calls feel intense because they create uncertainty, performance pressure, and an on-demand drain on your nervous system.

In this video, I break down the psychology behind why Gen Z prefers texting/DMs/voice notes, and I share simple scripts you can use to make calls easier (without forcing yourself to become a different person).

In this video you’ll learn:

The 3 reasons phone calls feel so stressful (uncertainty, performance pressure, boundaries)
Why surprise calls trigger anxiety even with people you like
The fastest fix: how to get context before you pick up
Simple “scripted starts” to stop feeling trapped on calls
How to set a time limit without sounding rude
How callers can make it easier for Gen Z to say yes
Comment: What part of phone calls do you hate most—the surprise, awkward silence, or feeling trapped?

Next video: The psychology of people who take hours to text back (healthy boundaries vs avoidance).

Disclaimer: This content is educational and not medical advice. If phone call avoidance is tied to severe anxiety, burnout, or neurodivergent overload and it interferes with your daily life, consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional.

#psychology #genz #socialanxiety #communication #overthinking