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So would you say there's now a greater efficiency to your social interactions knowing that they are, for the most part, more uncommon? There could be something

So would you say there's now a greater efficiency to your social interactions knowing that they are, for the most part, more uncommon? There could be something to be gained by learning not to take personal transactions for granted, but I'm curious as to whether there's any proof/metrics for that. Also, playing devil's advocate, but I don't see how the online shopping experience is any better - sure, there isn't human pressure, but there's targeted advertising and dark patterns. It's unlikely to be served an ad AFK that knows your browsing patterns, preferences, etc.

Kalium 12y ago
The online shopping experience doesn't require me to find my shoes and generally doesn't have fixed hours. Also, at this point, online shops often offer better security.
- c22 12y ago
  What do you mean by security in this context?
  - Kalium 12y ago
    Better handling of sensitive payment card information.
JohnBooty 12y ago
I wouldn't say my social interactions are less or more common now. I never really considered my shopping trips to be social experiences anyway. I grew up in an area where we were close to our neighbors but the nearest retail anything was a few miles away. Mostly chain franchises. After some years inbetween I now live someplace similar again. So I had (and have) friends, family, and neighbors. To me brick and mortar shopping was just a really inefficient drudgery I'm glad to have mostly cut out. Those were not really social experiences for me. There are exceptions. A good local comic or music store is priceless and those can be really social experiences. AS AN ASIDE: I feel like retail shopping has gotten even less social. Since we usually pay with cards now, we make less eye contact with the cashier, since we're watching for the little screen to say "swipe now" or "enter PIN" or whatever.

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So would you say there's now a greater efficiency to your social interactions knowing that they are, for the most part, more uncommon? There could be something

by huehehue 12y ago

Kalium 12y ago
The online shopping experience doesn't require me to find my shoes and generally doesn't have fixed hours. Also, at this point, online shops often offer better security.
- c22 12y ago
  What do you mean by security in this context?
  - Kalium 12y ago
    Better handling of sensitive payment card information.
JohnBooty 12y ago
I wouldn't say my social interactions are less or more common now. I never really considered my shopping trips to be social experiences anyway. I grew up in an area where we were close to our neighbors but the nearest retail anything was a few miles away. Mostly chain franchises. After some years inbetween I now live someplace similar again. So I had (and have) friends, family, and neighbors. To me brick and mortar shopping was just a really inefficient drudgery I'm glad to have mostly cut out. Those were not really social experiences for me. There are exceptions. A good local comic or music store is priceless and those can be really social experiences. AS AN ASIDE: I feel like retail shopping has gotten even less social. Since we usually pay with cards now, we make less eye contact with the cashier, since we're watching for the little screen to say "swipe now" or "enter PIN" or whatever.