Gen Z divided over influencers phone etiquette: Very polite, but no one else does it

Ask anyone who isn’t Gen Z, and they’ll tell you that basic etiquette seems to be a thing of the past.People no longer pick up the phone and instead, just fire off a text, opting for convenience over a human interaction.Then, when they have to actually make a phone call, for a restaurant reservation or to inquire about an item at a shop, it’s little wonder many lack the skills to converse with a stranger.A TikTok video has recently highlighted this issue and sparked debate over whether we should introduce ourselves at the beginning of a phone call or just start yapping away.The video that started it allThe clip was shared by Bronte Rose, a Sydney-based influencer who describes herself as a “chronic over-sharer” to her 103K followers.“When I am calling a restaurant or anywhere, I say, ‘Hi, my name is Bronte.I’m just wondering if you have a table for two tonight?’” she explained to her friends in the video.Her friend pushed back, asking if she’d do the same when calling somewhere like JB Hi-Fi.“Yeah, it’s just common courtesy,” Rose insisted.Her friend, clearly surprised, replied, “Like, it’s nice, you’re very polite, but I think no one else does it”.‘Second nature’After the video went viral, with people in the comments fiercely divided, Rose explained to news.com.au that she had no idea “it was a strange thing to do,” as the behavior is “second nature” to her.“I personally like to know who I’m talking to when I pick up the phone.

Nine times out of ten, it’s also very relevant information,” she said.“It’s something I have always done, and I think it was taught to me as good manners.”But does she think it’s rude not to?“I might ruffle feathers here, as I know lots of people disagree with me, but I do think it’s rude,” she admits.“The person you’re ordering a pizza from is human too, and I’ll always try to make every interaction a good one”.The internet weighs in“Bronte is correct and pol...