https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:09:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343386 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:42:22 +0000 Turd Ferguson 343386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends. ATM for quick bank things, self-checkout for super embarrassing things (yeah, yeah, yeah, the self-checkout "monitor" can see what you're scanning, but whatever), but otherwise, I prefer talking to and interacting with people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343383 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:41:03 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 343383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: They basically told me that since the machine said it dispensed the money that I was out of luck. I had no way to prove that I didn't pocket the money :( and it was in a gas station, not at a bank or anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343339 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 343339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>People!</p> <p>I avoid machines for the most part. I NEVER use the atm at my bank. I always go in the old fashioned way, talk to my favorite teller, and do whatever I need to do (even if it is simply withdrawing cash from my checking).</p> <p>I HATE self-checkout lines. Especially because sometimes I have to scan something like ten times before it works. It so annoying. I did use self checkout when I bought condoms though.</p> <p>This is funny to me because I bet people's answers directly correlate with their Myer's Briggs personality type (other thread). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343333 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:21:57 +0000 HabesBabe 343333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mostly machines. I have to be in the mood to go to Trader Joe's because I feel like such a jerk if I don't have a great conversation like the person in front of me did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343327 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:19:56 +0000 HLK208 343327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually people. Unless I'm in a bad mood, then I'll stick with machines :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343322 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:16:42 +0000 BoogieBea 343322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer not to interact with people if I don't have to as well. At the grocery store, if I see a cashier I like, then I'll wait for that cashier, otherwise, I do self-check. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343311 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:11:04 +0000 MamaMoose 343311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Machines for some things. I love ATMs and I LOOOVE the fast pass for toll roads. So much more efficient than a toll taker.</p> <p>But I've stopped using self check out at the grocery store. I feel like the machine yells at me and is constantly "calling attendant" for assistance and it ends up taking longer than just going through a regular line. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343285 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:53:54 +0000 Minnie_Girl 343285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I hate the machines. I go into the bank, find a checkout line with a person, and talk to the people at the deli counter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343280 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:51:23 +0000 heffalump 343280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyLayneAZ: Wow. At least I got my money back, I would have been pissed if I didn't get it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343237 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:34:12 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 343237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Yep! Probably between 50-60. I worked at a bank too, and same thing. Machines=devil. if you are a senior! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343235 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:33:59 +0000 prettylizy 343235@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>mostly machines. One of my coworkers was talking about the girls at the bank that know her.... I don't know anyone in my bank. I RARELY go in there, and it's only if the machine isn't capable of doing what I need. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343231 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:32:58 +0000 mrbee 343231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@adnama: Was the customer older? I've noticed older people love humans. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343216 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:29:36 +0000 sunny 343216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate when I go to my bank and they try to sell me more products (credit card, refi, etc). So I prefer the ATM rather than having to say no all the time when I'm in a big hurry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343201 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:26:18 +0000 wheres_c 343201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto machines for the same reasons @Arden: mentioned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343190 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:23:35 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 343190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like self check out. But when I worked at a store in high school that had them, no one used them! We were busy one day with lots of lines, so I suggested to a customer that he could use the self check out, but be guided by a manager. He flipped! Said he wanted to talk to a REAL PERSON and not a ROBOT! gah. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343175 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:18:26 +0000 Arden 343175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Machines. They don't make as many mistakes and they don't make awkward/rude small talk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343171 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:16:27 +0000 ladyfingers 343171@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Machines, all the way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343168 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:15:47 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 343168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@artbee: Oh! I had an ATM tell me it gave me $100 when it only gave me $80. I had to dispute with my bank and the ATM company and never did get my 20 bucks! I never used that ATM again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343164 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:14:42 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 343164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends I guess. </p> <p>I prefer ATM's over going to the bank. </p> <p>If I'm at a store and only getting a few items I don't mind the self check out, but if I have a cart full or beer I'll go through a line instead of the self checks. </p> <p>And public transportation here is kind of a joke so I don't know what kind of computers we have for that LOL</p> <p>I went to the post office yesterday and really enjoyed using the postage machine (it's like an ATM!) over waiting in line for postage. Normally I'd buy my postage at the store but I was mailing out my wedding invites and needed quite a few. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343161 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:12:35 +0000 heffalump 343161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the most part I like machines. But I did have an instance where the ATM stole $100 from me. They eventually gave it back, but it took a lot of work and I had to interact with humans to get it. It would have been a lot easier if I just went inside the bank to begin with. But I still don't..... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343147 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:08:42 +0000 tororojo 343147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There's a fast food restaurant here (Jack in the Box) that makes you order from a machine, and I HATE IT! I want to talk to people. </p> <p>I don't mind ATMs when I'm getting cash, but for other transactions I prefer a cashier. Automated stuff just takes way longer when there's a screwup (i.e. have you ever had an ATM eat a check you were depositing? your money can be in limbo for weeks!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-automated-machines-do-you-use-on-a-regular-basis#post-343062 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:44:19 +0000 mrbee 343062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Besides my computer, I regularly interact with:</p> <p>* The local ATM machine<br /> * The machine that lets you buy subway cards<br /> * The self-checkout line at the grocery (altho not in a while)</p> <p>Slowly but surely, entry-level jobs are being taken over by robots! I should protest the loss of jobs but as a consumer, I actually prefer not to interact with strangers when possible. So I welcome our new robotic/machine overlords.</p> <p>For basic retail transactions, do you prefer to interact with humans or machines? </p>