With the cost of living crisis, Gen Z is turning to virtual first dates


According to a study by dating app Wingman, reported by Business Insider, 65% of singles aged 18-27 surveyed said they prefer a video call to a traditional in-person meet-up for a first date. — AFP

More convenient, faster, less costly and more efficient: Generation Z finds many qualities in virtual dating. So much so, that first dates on Zoom or FaceTime are increasingly replacing in-person meet-ups.

According to an American study, two-thirds of Gen Zers now prefer to get to know each other via a video call rather than real-world meeting for a first date.

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