I have noticed that other gen-z drink less, and weed seems to be the more popular thing among other observations. Maybe Gen-Z is less social and less willing to go outside and talk as well as there are more things bars have to compete with, but more than anything I feel largest factor is that the costs of living are squeezing the youth and this is an example of its effects.
That’s also what bars have to compete with, other forms of entertainment. I found that gen z, and quite frankly everyone else is glued to these phones even in social situations. I found it strange going to house parties or any other kinds of social events people are looking down at their phones all the time. I’m also a smart phone addict too, so.