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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Isabel Keane

What on Earth is ‘Baristaphobia’?

  • A new report reveals that a number of Gen Z suffer from "Baristaphobia," making them too shy to order coffee in person.
  • The survey, conducted by Philips, found that 47 per cent of young people avoid coffee shops, preferring to order their caffeine fix via delivery apps.
  • Seven per cent of those surveyed explicitly admitted to experiencing "Baristaphobia," a fear of approaching a barista.
  • The anxiety extends to making coffee for others, with 38 per cent of Gen Z expressing dread over the social consequences of serving a potentially bad cup.
  • One in ten Gen Z individuals are reportedly using artificial intelligence to learn how to perfect their coffee-making skills at home.

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Increasing number of Gen Zers are suffering from ‘Baristaphobia’ and too afraid to talk to humans in coffee shops

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