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I've seen much younger people babble with a long line behind them, but there is something about an elderly person who just wants to have a conversation that is particularly endearing to me. As a Christian, I strongly believe in honoring my elders. If placed in the same shoes as the teller in this case, I think I would have had trouble knowing how to end the conversation politely.
This was a good story to share, Mike.
One afternoon I stopped by the bank to make a few deposits. I was in a rush and needed to get in and out as soon as possible. I had places to go and things I had to do. I picked the worst possible time of day and the worst day of the week to do my banking. But I had been out of town and needed to catch up on errands before the weekend began.
There was only one teller working and the line was about fifteen people deep. After waiting patiently, I got close to the front of...
Now a young person on a cell phone comes to mind. (oblivious to anyone) I rest my case.