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Jan 07, 2023, 04:32 PM
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Desert Kitty hates titles
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Member Since: Jul 2008
Location: TARDIS
Posts: 12,601
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Originally Posted by unaluna
Just a side note - there are google map directions. Why would you ask a human if they are so easily and readily universally available?
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They are not easily and readily available to everyone, as not everyone has a smartphone or knows how to use these things well.  That being said, these types of maps have bugs in them, as they can give wrong directions. They also don't tell you things like if parking is validated or what street you enter the garage from. Or parking fees if any.
Asking for directions from a human can be one of the few ways we can still connect, especially after the last 3 years. This week a lady stopped me while walking and asked for directions, saying isn't there a grocery store here in this center and she couldn't find it. I was glad to talk to her for a few minutes. I don't know if she had a smartphone or not; I was glad for the interaction and to be able to help someone. An app will not do that.
I miss the days of talking to a business when a person would give you directions. Sometimes it evolved into an actual conversation. Now it's all automated. Press 1 for English, press 2 for directions.
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