Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone just wrote letters?
I suspect the author is annoyed when the cashier says “hello, how are you?” before they start ringing them up.
This is just culture. Being upset about it is an inefficient waste of energy.
I think people frequently say hello to ease people into their request. To note that we’re all human and more than just doing jobs. Also to prove and see if you’re there and available for an interruption. If you don’t respond to “hello,” then perhaps instead of messaging they will call or email or wait.
I suspect the author is annoyed when the cashier says “hello, how are you?” before they start ringing them up.
This is just culture. Being upset about it is an inefficient waste of energy.
I think people frequently say hello to ease people into their request. To note that we’re all human and more than just doing jobs. Also to prove and see if you’re there and available for an interruption. If you don’t respond to “hello,” then perhaps instead of messaging they will call or email or wait.
If they wanted async, they would just email.