Almost two -thirds of the Z – Adults admits that they do not miss fundamental cooking skills – with about 61 percent of the respondents who say they don't know how to cook an omelette.
A study by dating App -Finding Theone has shown that young adults between the ages of 18 and 28 prefer to eat in a restaurant or take -away meals because they do not know how to cook.
The poll investigated 1500 participants in different age groups and showed a growing number of young people who are useless in the kitchen.
Almost 64 percent of Gen Z respondents said they would rather eat because they 'cannot cook'.
A little less than half described cooking as 'stressful' and said that the fear of cooking often caused dependence on take -away restaurants and restaurant meals.
Even simple meals seemed to be a struggle for many, 42 percent said they couldn't cook stir -frank and 27 percent said they had trouble making soup.
Shocking even omelettes, which on their most basic function only one ingredient proved to be a problem for 61 percent of the gene micrings in the survey.
One in four also admitted that they are deception, passing on food that was ordered from a restaurant or take -away meals as a home -made meal.
More than 50 percent of the Z -Responders gene admitted that they did not know how to cook an omelette
Respondents aged 18 to 28 said they would rather go out to dinner because they 'cannot cook'
The research showed that gene Z adults opted for take -away restaurants instead of home -boiled meals, they said they were 'too stressful' (file image)
More complex meals seemed completely out of reach for most of them, with more than 80 percent who said they would not know where to start cooking lasagna or roasted chicken.
A participant of Gen Z, the 23-year-old student Mia, said: 'I feel that many of us just didn't grow up in kitchens like older generations did.
'Plus, with apps for supplying food and easy meals I can just stay in the microwave, it is easier to make ends meet without cooking.
'But when it comes to dating, I will admit that it is a bit embarrassing. I would not invite anyone for a home -made meal unless I had help. '
Gen X Adults, who are between 44 and 59 years old, were the most self -assured chefs with 85 percent who said they felt at ease in the kitchen and 72 percent who said they learned the skills of their parents.
Millennials, 29 to 43 years old, did better than their juniors, with 68 percent who say they feel comfortable to cook at home.
The lack of cooking skills has also influenced the dating life of younger people, with 21 percent admitted that they called in their parents to cook for a date so that they could pretend they had made it themselves.
The romantic dinner date can also be a thing of the past, because only 17 percent of the adults of Gen Z said that they prefer home to home -cooked meals as part of the dating experience.
More than 80 percent of gene Z said they would not know where to start cooking lasagna or roasted chicken
A simple omelet with one ingredient has proved to be too stressful for most adults of Gen Z Z
Gen X and Millennials, on the other hand, saw at home cooking as a way to show intimacy and effort in a relationship.
Dating expert in finding theone, Sylvia Linzalone, said: 'For Gen Z, the kitchen is not only a source of uncertainty, but also a space where they feel from their depth.
“The preference for restaurant data is not just about luxury or convenience – it is about staying in their comfort zone and avoiding potential shame when hosting guests because they have no faith in their cooking skills.”
It is because another study suggested that Gen Z -adults refuse to perform fundamental DIY -self -tasks and instead choose to hire a professional.
A survey of Halfords from 2,000 adults showed that from 18 to 27 years old probably paid a professional for basic tasks in the house or car.
One in five did not know what a key was and almost a quarter could not change a ceiling lamp, often saying that driving a ladder was 'too dangerous'.
One in five of the age group said they would call in a professional to change the lamp on a ceiling spotlight.
Gen ZZ -Respondents said they would rather go out to eat for a date and not saw a home -made meal as an essential part of a relationship
Gen Z also takes more days off at work because of stress than any other age group.
A study showed that a third of Gen Z workers took free time last year due to stress.
High stress among young employees was mainly caused by having to work regularly unpaid overtime and take extra hours to tackle the increased costs of living.
Among older employees aged 45 and older, only one in 10 last year needed free time due to stress.
