I was strolling through my Facebook News Feed and saw a post that caught my eye from a great inspirational friend of mine and it really struck home what we have been missing since the pandemic hit. As a "people person" running a business networking group for many years, I can definitely related to the post and the concept behind the message. Yes, we are in online world whether it is networking, online shopping, online banking.... online EVERYTHING, but we are missing something, a simple handshake, a simple smile. Enjoy this message. It inspired me to reach out more.
I spent an hour in the bank with my dad,
as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist myself and asked...
''Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?''
''Why would I do that?'' He asked...
''Well, then you wont have to spend an hour here for things like making a 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 wont have to step out of the house?”
''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even groceries can be delivered at your 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 awhile 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 a 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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