Younger workers avoid phone calls and it might cost them opportunities

Personal Development(businessinsider.com)view on HackerNews
phone callscommunication skillsanxietyworkcareerGen Zmillennials

Author: andrewstetsenko

Date: 6/22/2026

Article Summary:
A survey of 2,000 Gen Zers and millennials found that 42% don't answer phone calls, and 58% script or rehearse conversations before making them, leading to missed opportunities and strained relationships.