I just witnessed a generational divide occurring. The scene: a very young cashier is handed a wireless DECT phone by an older colleague.The GenZ looks panicked. He tries tapping the glowing display. It does nothing. He accidentally discovers that the buttons depress, and have a function. He dials. He places the phone near his chin, face up. He talks into it. He is perturbed to discover that the replying voice can only be heard by placing his ear to the phone.
He hands the phone back in disgust.
Charlie O'Hara /
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2024-06-14 14:32:38
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