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LisaM

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4. Can't stand self checkout.

Reply to ellenrr (Original post)

Sat Aug 25, 2018, 08:30 AM

Aug 2018

I enjoy the human interaction, especially since I am alone in an interior office all day. But I also detest how it won't let me bag my groceries the way I like, and of course I am sure the ultimate goal is for stores to eliminate jobs.

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What do you think about the new technology? [View all] ellenrr Aug 2018 OP

Generally on board with new tech Sherman A1 Aug 2018 #1

To be truthful, Butterflylady Aug 2018 #2

I get all that your'e saying Ohiogal Aug 2018 #3

I love libraries. And as you say ellenrr Aug 2018 #8

Can't stand self checkout. LisaM Aug 2018 #4

I always go to the cashier, longer line and all empedocles Aug 2018 #5

The TV I love it. gibraltar72 Aug 2018 #6

I agree. I believe the lack of direct personal interaction will create sinkingfeeling Aug 2018 #7

yes. It seems to be that anonymity really encourages nastiness, ellenrr Aug 2018 #9

That's an excellent point! Ohiogal Aug 2018 #10

I LOVE google maps. Nowadays, I can't imagine living without it. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2018 #11

Other technologies that greatly reduced marybourg Aug 2018 #12

self checkout is merely a way the store gets you to do their work for them and they don't pay you. dameatball Aug 2018 #13

I love it all DavidDvorkin Aug 2018 #14

Technology makes my life better. Love the internet, wish I had it back when we had to go to library. Hoyt Aug 2018 #15

#1 perk as far as I am concerned Runningdawg Aug 2018 #16

I use mapquest on my computer to get directions lillypaddle Aug 2018 #17

I don't know where we would be without it anymore worstexever Aug 2018 #18

both sides now ellenrr Aug 2018 #19

dark side of social media ellenrr Aug 2018 #20