Exactly

 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 won't 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 won't have to step out of the

house?”

''Yes, yes''! I said. I told him how even groceries can

be delivered to 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 bought 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.

Writer unknown.

Thanks for popping in. Now I am going out.

Toodle pip. ilona