If you’re unable to tear your eyes away from your phone, it’s best to avoid the kitchen. In a recent nationwide survey conducted by Home Run Inn Pizza, 1,000 Gen Zers and 1,000 millennials were asked about their phone usage while cooking or eating – and the results weren’t exactly appetizing. The poll revealed that a staggering 66% of Gen Z (aged 18-26) and 58% of millennials (aged 27-42) admitted to staring at their phones while cooking. Unsurprisingly, this led to culinary disasters, with 77% of Gen Z and 83% of millennials reporting burned dishes as a result of cellphone distractions. But it doesn’t stop there. The survey also found that 55% of Gen Z and 62% of millennials have added the wrong ingredients to their meals due to phone distractions, and a shocking 75% of both groups have even injured themselves with cuts and burns because they were so engrossed in their phones. To make matters worse, 42% of Gen Z and 51% of millennials have spilled ingredients on their devices while cooking, redefining the term “butterfingers.” However, despite its potential for disaster, the phone does play a role in helping both generations execute their meals. In fact, 71% of Gen Z and 67% of millennials use their devices to watch cooking videos. Interestingly, while both groups rely on their phones for assistance in the kitchen, they have different preferences when it comes to social media platforms. TikTok is the platform of choice for 56% of Gen Z, while 29% of millennials opt for YouTube. It’s clear that Gen Zers and millennials struggle to separate themselves from their phones when cooking and eating, showcasing a need for better boundaries. For those looking to avoid the mess and potential mishaps in the kitchen, 70% of Gen Z and 65% of millennials admitted to ordering restaurant dishes based on visual aesthetics. Food content creators can’t resist capturing photos of their scrumptious creations before taking a bite. However, this photoshoot process can lead to a chilling end, with 23% of Gen Z and 20% of millennials admitting to eating a cold meal after spending time capturing content for social media. And even when it’s time to sit down and enjoy their meals, the phone scrolling continues. A staggering 81% of Gen Z and 60% of millennials confessed to scrolling on their phones while eating. This habit doesn’t stop even when dining with someone – 25% of Gen Z and 23% of millennials admitted to ignoring their dining partner to check their phones. On the other hand, more than half of both generations have experienced being “phubbed” – a combination of “phone” and “snub” – while dining with someone. Clearly, Gen Zers and millennials can’t seem to get enough of their phones while eating. It’s evident that these phone-addicted generations have forgotten their table manners, incorporating cell phones into every part of their dining experience. The survey results, which include responses from 2,000 participants, suggest that brushing up on table cellphone etiquette could be highly beneficial. The Food Network suggests a few tips for breaking the bad habit at the dinner table, such as turning off the ringer, keeping cellphones off the table, and resisting the urge to actively post and check notifications.
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