They are not exactly egg –cell in the kitchen.
Only in the case of General La-Z wasn’t struggling enough with “adults,” more than two-thirds of Zoomers lack basic cooking skills, including simple tasks like making an omelet.
In fact, Zoomers’ prowess at the table is so unimaginable that many end up dining out and/or eating takeout, according to a study by dating app FindingTheOne, the Daily Mail reported.
“For Gen Z, the kitchen is not only a source of insecurity, but also a space where they feel out of their depth,” said Sylvia Linzalone, a dating expert with the app.
The love locator surveyed more than 1,500 participants from various age groups about their cooking skills.
Gen Z certainly wasn’t the greatest generation in that department.
According to the survey, 42% of those aged 18 to 28 said they could not cook a simple stir-fry, while 27% could not understand a simple soup.
Omelettes were another big no, despite only having one ingredient. Often seen as the litmus test of culinary knowledge in cooking school, this vital skill completely eluded 61% of Zoomers.
Granted, the more complex dishes went completely over the heads of Gen Z cooks with a staggering 80% admitting they wouldn’t know how to cook lasagna or roast a chicken.
64% of Zoomer participants said they preferred eating out because of their inability to set food on fire. Just under half said anxiety about their poor cooking skills is what made them rely on ordering out or going to restaurants.
Some conscious Zoomers even pass off restaurant or takeaway plates as their own. It’s probably no wonder why many 20-somethings prefer to stick to “girl dinners,” idiot-proof recipes like canned corn or soda pop.
Why do Zoomers have egg on their faces when it comes to cooking?
“I feel like a lot of us just didn’t grow up in kitchens the way older generations did,” explained 23-year-old participant Mia. “Plus, with food delivery apps and ready-to-eat meals that I can stick in the microwave, it’s easier to go without cooking.”
The survey found that Gen X adults, aged 44 to 59, were the most talented home cooks, with 85% claiming they felt comfortable in the kitchen – perhaps because 72% said they learned the skills from their parents .
Even millennials — those ages 29 to 43 — were superior to Zoomers with 68% admitting they felt comfortable beating the dishes.
Zoomers also do not share the view of previous generations that cooking is synonymous with romance.
While Gen X and Millennials overwhelmingly saw food preparation as a way to show intimacy, only 17% of Gen Z adults said they preferred home-cooked meals as part of the dating experience.
However, many Zoomers admitted that not knowing how to cook can be difficult in this regard.
“When it comes to dating, I’ll admit it’s a little embarrassing,” Mia said. “I wouldn’t dare invite someone over for a home-cooked meal if I didn’t have help.”
Twenty-one percent even admitted to recruiting their parents to cook for a date — and then passing the meal off as their own.
Coincidentally, a shocking survey revealed that one in five Gen Z job seekers admitted to bringing a parent with them to a job interview.
That’s not the only life skill Zoomers apparently lack.
Gen Zers are refusing to get behind the wheel in record numbers with many claiming that driving isn’t necessary, given the abundance of ride-sharing and public transportation options.
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