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

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With the cost of living crisis, Gen Z is turning to virtual first dates
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PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh was arrested in Kota Kinabalu on Friday (April 5).

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

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. For Generation Z, virtual first dates are an effective way of quickly testing out the chemistry with a potential partner. But, more surprisingly, it's also an opportunity to save money. With the rising cost of living – including transport, food and drink – going out has become expensive, especially for young people who might be meeting up with several people to test the waters.

Some singles even go so far as to organise remote dinner dates, each ordering takeaway food, to replicate a “real” date. “Users in that younger age group just absolutely don't bat an eye at it, and they’re like, it’s efficient, it’s great,” says Wilson.

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