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What on Earth is ‘Baristaphobia’?

Nearly half of all Gen Z are too shy to order a cup of coffee, according to a new report. — Nearly half of all Gen Z are too shy to order a cup of coffee, according to a new report. (Looker_Studio - stock.adobe.com)

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.

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