APPS - Page 2

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

I get that times and technology changes and I'm going with it but not happy about it. Seems like you can't do anything without a phone. When you're asked to do something at a prompt and it doesn't work there's no help, no one to to talk to.

i'm tired of trying to have a conversation with people because they are too busy doing whatever on their phones. People used to converse in waiting rooms, but now everyone is glued to their phones. Yesterday a tree trimming company came to do tree work. Three young guys sat in their truck for 40 minutes playing on their phones before they rang my door bell.

I'm tired of having to order take out food at a kiosk instead of talking to someone about my order. I'm tired of having to have an app just to pay for a parking meter. I could go on and on, but obviously this is the future. Ok i'm old and trying to adjust to this new world, but so often it ends up being more time consuming rather just speaking to someone.

What the heck are people constantly on their phones doing? I don't get it.

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

@Biftu wrote:
I get that times and technology changes and I'm going with it but not happy about it. Seems like you can't do anything without a phone. When you're asked to do something at a prompt and it doesn't work there's no help, no one to to talk to.

i'm tired of trying to have a conversation with people because they are too busy doing whatever on their phones. People used to converse in waiting rooms, but now everyone is glued to their phones. Yesterday a tree trimming company came to do tree work. Three young guys sat in their truck for 40 minutes playing on their phones before they rang my door bell.

I'm tired of having to order take out food at a kiosk instead of talking to someone about my order. I'm tired of having to have an app just to pay for a parking meter. I could go on and on, but obviously this is the future. Ok i'm old and trying to adjust to this new world, but so often it ends up being more time consuming rather just speaking to someone.

What the heck are people constantly on their phones doing? I don't get it.

I can only answer for myself. If you saw me on my phone in a waiting room, I'm probably doing work. Having the ability to stay in touch and respond to my emails or work on a spreadsheet while waiting allows me to make an appointment during my workday whenever appropriate. For example, I used to have to visit the dentist on Saturday vs now I can get an appointment on a much less crowded Tuesday afternoon. Not to say that I don't also work on a crossword puzzle or scroll through IG at times too. Makes a wait go much faster.

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

I do clip coupons online for Wegman's. Not sure if they are the same coupons on their app. BTW, they always say that it's free to sign up for apps, but do you have to pay something when you actually use it?

Tori3569 · ‎06-27-2010

@catter70 wrote:
I do clip coupons online for Wegman's. Not sure if they are the same coupons on their app. BTW, they always say that it's free to sign up for apps, but do you have to pay something when you actually use it?

No

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

@Tori3569 wrote:
@Biftu wrote:
I get that times and technology changes and I'm going with it but not happy about it. Seems like you can't do anything without a phone. When you're asked to do something at a prompt and it doesn't work there's no help, no one to to talk to.

i'm tired of trying to have a conversation with people because they are too busy doing whatever on their phones. People used to converse in waiting rooms, but now everyone is glued to their phones. Yesterday a tree trimming company came to do tree work. Three young guys sat in their truck for 40 minutes playing on their phones before they rang my door bell.

I'm tired of having to order take out food at a kiosk instead of talking to someone about my order. I'm tired of having to have an app just to pay for a parking meter. I could go on and on, but obviously this is the future. Ok i'm old and trying to adjust to this new world, but so often it ends up being more time consuming rather just speaking to someone.

What the heck are people constantly on their phones doing? I don't get it.
I can only answer for myself. If you saw me on my phone in a waiting room, I'm probably doing work. Having the ability to stay in touch and respond to my emails or work on a spreadsheet while waiting allows me to make an appointment during my workday whenever appropriate. For example, I used to have to visit the dentist on Saturday vs now I can get an appointment on a much less crowded Tuesday afternoon. Not to say that I don't also work on a crossword puzzle or scroll through IG at times too. Makes a wait go much faster.

i get it, but doubtful that is what the majority of people are doing. You can hear the "dinging"of games being played. Having to be "at work" 24hours a day is another reason I'm glad to be retired. After working hours I was still expected to answer calls. Family and down time has gone down the drain. What also makes time go faster is conversing with others in the waiting room. I used to meet interesting people in that situation. Can't fight the future, but I find it sad.

I understand that being accessible outside of work can be convenient, but what happened to personal time.

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

Sorry--I am all about the phone apps!! Makes my life a whole lot easier.

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

@wagirl wrote:
Sorry--I am all about the phone apps!! Makes my life a whole lot easier.

No need to be sorry if it works for you. Doesn't make my life easier in any way.

RollTide2008 · ‎02-14-2017

I don't want to talk to strangers in a waiting room now nor did I want to do that before the advent of the iphone. I'd much rather order my lunch through an app. I can order what I want with the modifications I want, my rewards points get applied, and my order is almost always right. I want my favorite pizza order saved in the app to repeat on Friday nights and I love how the app alerts me if there's a digital coupon to clip. I love using my favorite grocery store's app to scan my groceries as I shop. Again, it alerts me to discounts and coupons available on the items I purchase most often.

I love having word games on my phone I can play with my friends and messaging apps to help us keep in touch in our own time. I like seeing their vacation pics online. It's convenient to do my banking and pay bills and manage my investment account on my phone. As someone else said, being able to access my work files on my file makes my schedule much more flexible. It's convenient to read the newspaper and library books on an app on my tablet.

Apps make so many things easier and more convenient. I think you sound old and obstinate when you fuss about how apps are the downfall of civilization without even learning to use them.

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

I understand grocery stores using digital coupons, but I sure don't like it.

I never remember which coupons for which store. So consequently I'm walking around with my phone in my hand to see which I've clipped and what's the expiration date. I hate having my phone out of my purse.

I guess I just fail to understand why if you have a reward/loyality card with the store why must the coupons be "clipped" to your account.

My example is with warehouse clubs. I belong to Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's. When Costco and Sam's have items on sale, or instant rebates the sale price is automatically reflected since you're a member. With BJ's you have to clip their digital coupons. Guess which store I'm about ready to drop and why. To me it's just an added pain in the backside.

BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

@LizzieInSRQ I totally understand your position on this subject, but for those who have never had a major identity theft attack, they may not understand how devastating it can be. Should we trust all the apps out there? I don't.

A paper coupon of day's gone by was far different from having online info that can be exploited, or attacked. We're talking apples and oranges, here. That paper coupon had no info to be harvested, with potential of misuse. Everything we put out in the cyber world today needs to be done with caution.

And, no, I'm not just a person of a certain generation who is crazy paranoid and computer illiterate. So, I'll stay mad and cautious. I bet you would be, too, if you had been hacked.

Everything is relative to the individual. So, enjoy your apps, while not criticising those who don't. Thanks for the permission to get mad, or not get a discount...LOL.