Interesting Lifestyle Habits of Gen Z Brits

Two new studies show that Gen Z (those aged between 13 and 28) are doing things a bit differently. In a lot of ways, Gen Zers are unapologetically square.

Gen Z like to dine early

They’re having less sex than millennials, they’re hitting the gym or running more often, and they’re moderating drink and drugs more consciously. They’re also at the dining table ready to eat and drink as early as 6pm. In fact, in the UK, 6:12pm has become the average restaurant dining time, who are half as likely to opt for pubbing or clubbing as a social endeavour, and overwhelmingly in favour of missing a night out (74%) to be fresh for work the next day.

Surprised? Let's face it, it's pretty good for a generation perpetually maligned for short attention spans and commitment issues. That's not all. Gen Z are also leading the recent surge in wellness, as hustle culture is increasingly swapped for calming rituals and self-care - and early supper is deemed as important as a good night’s sleep.

Purely in a health sense, early evening dining aligns with gut health advice and circadian rhythms, and another benefit of early dining is that it's far less crowded and it tends to eliminate waiting times. Furthermore, there’s far greater potential for happy hour deals before the peak hours of 8pm to 10pm. Coming of age amid extreme financial instability, Gen Z is extremely frugal on almost everything bar holidays, so any bonus savings are a significant incentive.

They may be socialising less than their elders, but by making 6pm dinner part of the evening’s soft structure, they’re devoting around an hour each day to build or nurture genuine connections. It provides a valuable sense of control in a constantly shifting world.

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