Spend Time with People - Not with Devices.
I had spent an hour in the bank with
my dad, as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist myself & asked...
''Dad, why don't we activate your
internet banking?''
''Why would I do that?'' He asked...
''Well, then you won’t have to spend
an hour here for things like transfer.
You can even do your shopping online.
Everything will be so easy!''
I was so excited about initiating him
into the world of Net banking.
He asked ''If I do that, I won’t have
to step out of the house?
''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how
even grocery can be delivered at the door now
and how amazon delivers
everything!
His answer left me tongue-tied.
He said ''Since I entered this bank
today, I have met four of my friends, I have chatted a while with the staff who
know me very well by now.
You know I am alone...this is the
company that I need. I like to get ready and come to the bank. I have enough
time, it is the physical touch that I crave.
Two years back I got sick. The store
owner from whom I buy fruits, came to see me and sat by my bedside and cried.
When your Mom fell down few days back
while on her morning walk. Our local grocer saw her and immediately got his car
to rush her home as he knows where I live.
Would I have that 'human' touch if
everything became online?
Why would I want everything delivered
to me and force me to interact with just my computer?
I like to know the person that I'm
dealing with and not just the 'seller'. It creates bonds of Relationships.
Does Amazon deliver all this as
well?'''
Technology isn't life..
Spend time with people .. Not with
devices.
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