Nonchalance is a state of being that people have participated in for decades, but since the early 2020s, it has become more widespread among fellow Gen Zers. Memes and tips on how to be a nonchalant person have been widely shared, only fanning the flame of unbotheredness further. I can see the appeal of wanting to be mysterious and unbothered, and I would be remiss if I did not mention that sometimes I pretend not to care for the sake of managing anxiety.