TIL my uncle's fridge fixes always came with life advice

Ngl, he used to help everyone on our street with their appliances for just a smile. Honestly, it feels like now it's all service fees and quick jobs without the personal touch. Do you think the trade has lost some of that neighborly connection over the years?

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holly3127mo ago

Our old neighbor, Mr. Henderson, would fix our lawnmower for a plate of cookies and a quick chat. Now you book a two hour window online and a guy in a uniform shows up, does the job in silence, and hands you a tablet to sign. It's all just a bill and a receipt. That kind of easy back and forth, where you help someone and they help you back in some small way, feels pretty much gone.

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laura_gonzalez257mo ago

Yeah, holly312, we traded cookies for quick, cold service. The last guy who came over just nodded and handed me a screen to sign. It's all business now, no more helping out with a smile.

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harper_owens7mo ago

I started baking again and my new mail carrier actually stops to talk now.

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