In this time of technology and the increase in usage, I think it's time to reintroduce ourselves to a few items that have proven very useful in the past.
1. A phone book. Did you know that the phone numbers you are asking strangers online to find for you are all in one big book? AND it's delivered to your door once a year. Before asking me the number for YOUR dentist, open it and have a look, because whoever answers you is wondering why it's their job to look it up for you.
2. Yellowpages. It's included in the phone book, but lists things in category. Looking for a gym but not reviews? Look it up and you'll have a whole list to choose from, complete with addresses and phone numbers.
3. The phone. It works well with both the phone book and information from others. I suggested a great school, and you want to know about a grade my child isn't in, rather then waiting for someone else just pick up the phone and call them, ask te source. Have questions about your utility provider, just call them. They can answer all the questions I can't, and it's super easy to do.
It's also a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. You can hear their voice and pick up on the extras that a text just doesn't have. I'm a big fan of chatting on a phone with my friends!
4. Basic Internet search. Looking for the hours at a dentist? Google it. Looking for what movie plays this weekend? Theaters list that online too.
5. Cash. I don't always carry it either, but I know how, and I know there some places you just should. Trade shows, garage sales, online but and sell sites, and anywhere you are spending $1 on coffee. Just take the cash, most garage sales don't have a debit machine.
6. A map. I'm sorry but we don't all know all the roads, and maps can be found in stores and online, even through phone apps. If those fail then feel free to ask everyone who loves closest to your destination :)
These are some older technologies that have served me very well, and I think we should all reacquaint ourselves with them. We may actually become more social and increase productivity.
1. A phone book. Did you know that the phone numbers you are asking strangers online to find for you are all in one big book? AND it's delivered to your door once a year. Before asking me the number for YOUR dentist, open it and have a look, because whoever answers you is wondering why it's their job to look it up for you.
2. Yellowpages. It's included in the phone book, but lists things in category. Looking for a gym but not reviews? Look it up and you'll have a whole list to choose from, complete with addresses and phone numbers.
3. The phone. It works well with both the phone book and information from others. I suggested a great school, and you want to know about a grade my child isn't in, rather then waiting for someone else just pick up the phone and call them, ask te source. Have questions about your utility provider, just call them. They can answer all the questions I can't, and it's super easy to do.
It's also a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. You can hear their voice and pick up on the extras that a text just doesn't have. I'm a big fan of chatting on a phone with my friends!
4. Basic Internet search. Looking for the hours at a dentist? Google it. Looking for what movie plays this weekend? Theaters list that online too.
5. Cash. I don't always carry it either, but I know how, and I know there some places you just should. Trade shows, garage sales, online but and sell sites, and anywhere you are spending $1 on coffee. Just take the cash, most garage sales don't have a debit machine.
6. A map. I'm sorry but we don't all know all the roads, and maps can be found in stores and online, even through phone apps. If those fail then feel free to ask everyone who loves closest to your destination :)
These are some older technologies that have served me very well, and I think we should all reacquaint ourselves with them. We may actually become more social and increase productivity.