Today I spent an hour at the bank with my father, because he had to transfer some money.
I couldn't stop myself and asked.
"Baba, why don't we activate your internet banking?"
"Why would I do that?" he asked.
"Well, then you won't even have to spend an hour here for things like transfers.
You can also do your shopping online, everything will become so easy!"
I was excited while telling him about starting out in the world of net banking.
Baba asked, "If I do that, I won't have to step out of the house?"
"Yes, yes!" I said.
I told him how groceries can also now be delivered to the doorstep! But his reply shut my mouth.
He said:
"Since I entered this bank today, I have met four of my friends, I have chatted for a while with the staff who know me quite well by now.
You know that I am lonely, this is the companionship that I need. I like getting dressed up and coming to the bank, I have plenty of time.
He said, two years ago I fell ill, the shop owner from whom I buy fruit came to visit me and sat by my bedside and started crying.
When your mother fell during her morning walk a few days ago, our local grocer saw her and immediately contacted home because he knows where I live. If everything becomes online, will I get that 'human' touch?
Why should I be forced to interact only with my phone? This builds bonds of relationships.
Do online apps also provide all this? Technology is not life."
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