Hi all,
this is a bit off topic but still internet related. In the last few years when I've been to the bank to move or withdraw money I've been met rather rudely: "Please don't come back. Use the internet services instead." In addition the banks 'fine' you for using manual services.
This is increasingly the case with other services too: "Please get lost. Use the internet." Bank, unemployment office, university, you name it.
Today they've taken it as far as not wanting to talk to people on the phone. A relative called the bank to transfer money to buy a house: "Get lost. Use the internet or automatic phone service." "I can take my business elsewhere!" "So what. But fine, we'll help you just this once."
The thing is that all companies and authorities are doing it, so there is no point in changing bank.
I should point out that white collars and blue collars are treated the same.
How is this where you live?
