Gen Z, those born after 1996, are leading the way in having open and honest conversations, with a whopping 88% believing it’s crucial to have serious discussions.
A study of 2,000 adults revealed that this generation has an average of 12 deep interactions per month with friends and family, with 64% expressing a love for these types of talks.
The research also showed that 33% of Gen Zs are most likely to engage in meaningful chats with individuals outside their age group, discussing topics such as history, food, and family traditions.
The benefits of intergenerational conversations include strengthening bonds and creating lasting memories (42%), as well as gaining more rounded perspectives on significant decisions (41%).
Almost four in ten (39%) Gen Zs find comfort in the viewpoints of other age groups during challenging times.
A spokesperson for the food delivery app said: “One of the most heartwarming things we see is how mealtimes can bring different generations together.
“Grandparents sharing their favourite dishes, parents teaching kids how they ate when they were young themselves – these small, everyday moments help preserve family traditions and create new ones.
The study further discovered that 82% of all participants believe people communicate less in person and more online today, resulting in fewer ‘meaningful’ connections.
The top locations for engaging in more ‘meaningful’ conversations were found to be around the dinner table (27%), in quiet restaurants (23%) and at a friend’s kitchen table (21%), according to data from OnePoll.com.
Over half (51%) of respondents also said they are likely to have deep conversations when food is involved.
Uber Eats is encouraging Brits to celebrate Songkran – the Thai New Year – by introducing Songkran Supper Clubs. Rosa’s Thai is offering a four-person meal for the price of two, complete with specially designed porcelain spoons embossed with thoughtful conversation starters.
The Songkran Supper Club is available on Uber Eats, providing an opportunity for people of different generations to connect over food, perhaps for the first time.