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In person interaction is infinitely superior to anything done online. "Meeting" people online just doesn't hit the same, even with video calls.
I'm always amazed at how personal everything still is in Germany. When there was a problem with a tax form, I got a call from a guy at the tax office who gave me his name and number so I was able to call him back with any other problems. When I had to get insurance for my mother in law's car, I got a call from my MIL's insurance to discuss a discount. Referred to surgeon? Doctor called surgeon, made an appointment for later that day and every day for the rest of the week.
True but also I don't need to be everyone's best friend.
I work from home, I ain't interested in being "hit" the same so just let me keep doing my own thing.
I think this one is just true, but the more life experience you have the easier it is to understand. And it surely depends on your personality and all that.
Doing things "digitally" is cool and futuristic and efficient, and it's totally fine for many types of calls and meetings, especially at work. But it's undeniable how low-bandwidth and restricted of an interface it is compared with in-person interaction.
Online interactions register a tiny bit above screaming at the TV in socialisation scale.
I guess boomers and Gen z are more alike....