Old School?

The older I get, the more I realize that I am a dinosaur. While I'm not anti-technology, I just like things a certain way. For example, earlier this year, I wrote about a Verizon commercial where people have difficulties using their phone as a boarding pass, and how it seemed like the perfect ad for me. I'm probably one of the few people who still use paper boarding passes when flying. This was confirmed to me last week. When checking in to a United flight at Washington Dulles airport, the screen asked me if I wanted my boarding pass sent by text, by email, or other. When I selected other, the screen again gave me the option of sending the boarding pass by text. email, or other. After picking other again, I was given the option to print the boarding pass. The screen/United reluctantly allowed me to print.

When I got on the plane, I reached into my bag and brought out a book. Yes, a physical book. I'm currently reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weil, which is nearly 500 pages long. Reading on a screen would be much lighter, but I like a physical book.

Finally, at the hotel, there was an option to scan a QR code to give a tip to housekeeping. Pass. Still giving/using cash.

Sean = Dinosaur