Diary of a Gen Z student: Call someone? I’d need a very good reason to do that 

“But what if there’s an emergency?” What do you expect me to do over the phone, during a bloody emergency?

Irish Examiner columnist Jane Cowan photographed at her home in Dunshaughlin, County Meath. Photo: Barry Cronin

Nothing is more bizarre to me than watching as someone hears their phone ring, and they simply pick up. No hesitation. They just answer. They don’t even check who’s calling. Complete eejits. 

Like seriously, in 2024, how are you not screening your phone calls? Call me precious, but if I can’t check who’s calling me, I’m not answering. Simple as. I’m not getting roped into any conversations I don’t want to have, thank you. Cold calling (calling without warning) is so out.