Is ‘Menu Anxiety’ Real? Yes, Just Ask Michigan’s Millennials

I never really gave it much thought until I saw the phrase for the first time:

Menu Anxiety

What is Menu Anxiety, and Which Michigan Residents Are Most at Risk

You know that feeling you get when it's almost your turn to order and you're still trying to figure out if you want the braised lamb chops or chicken nuggets when, suddenly, the server asks, "And what can I get for you?". Or how about when you're in line at Mcdonald's and it's your turn to order but somehow you've forgotten your order and everyone is waiting...on you. For some, this is a very stressful moment resulting in sweaty hands, labored speech, and an increased ability to upset everyone behind them in line.

After learning its definition, and going through a quick self-diagnosis, you have come to 1 of 2 conclusions:

1. You do not suffer from "Menu Anxiety"
2. You do suffer from "Menu Anxiety"

What's interesting is that this 'condition' is actually a fairly accurate way of determining someone's generation.

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Menu Anxiety in Michigan by Generation

Some Boomers and Gen Xers (44-77) admit to having difficulty ordering when cars are piling up behind them in the drive-thru. The generations that suffer the most from Menu Anxiety are the Millennials and Gen Zers (18-43).

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Do you know that person in your life that has to know where you are going out to eat ahead of time? Maybe one of your kids will look up the menu before you even leave. Maybe you do. Now your condition has a name. Welcome to the 3 in 10 Michiganders that suffer from Menu Anxiety.

So the next time someone locks up while looking at the Culvers menu, give them some grace, they could be suffering from Menu Anxiety...

The study was conducted by OnePoll for Avocado Green Mattress. Talker.news compiled the data.