My wife and I were traveling today. We talked, as we often do, about the general state of appearance of so many travelers. It’s not a new topic, of course.
The 60-something business traveler with a pair of jeans, ill-fitted golf polo, and flip flops. Who wants to see your toes?
A plethora of tank tops and cotton bottoms, most of which used to belong in a gymnasium. Hats askew and barely perched atop heads.
We talked about how it must be to be a gate agent or flight attendant, passing judgment in silence all day, day after day. Begging for the occasional person who remembers decorum. We try to be those people.
Yes, the quirks are in all of us and described as “individuality”. I like your description of Apple and would agree about what it offers: dependability. You know quality is the focus. And when I updated Weatherbug they had this: “Another day, another update. We’re always working to keep things fast, functional, and frustration free.” I was impressed that they wanted these objectives and shared them.
Good coverage, Tom, of how we note quality when we see it and are drawn to it.
The thing about the beautiful packaging is that it provides an initial source of pleasure. It’s then discarded, quickly forgotten about, and one looks to what was contained inside.
My wife and I were traveling today. We talked, as we often do, about the general state of appearance of so many travelers. It’s not a new topic, of course.
The 60-something business traveler with a pair of jeans, ill-fitted golf polo, and flip flops. Who wants to see your toes?
A plethora of tank tops and cotton bottoms, most of which used to belong in a gymnasium. Hats askew and barely perched atop heads.
We talked about how it must be to be a gate agent or flight attendant, passing judgment in silence all day, day after day. Begging for the occasional person who remembers decorum. We try to be those people.
People often follow up how they show up.
Keep judging.
Amen. Flip-flops only belong at the beach or at home!
Yes, the quirks are in all of us and described as “individuality”. I like your description of Apple and would agree about what it offers: dependability. You know quality is the focus. And when I updated Weatherbug they had this: “Another day, another update. We’re always working to keep things fast, functional, and frustration free.” I was impressed that they wanted these objectives and shared them.
Good coverage, Tom, of how we note quality when we see it and are drawn to it.
Thank you, Cathie!
The thing about the beautiful packaging is that it provides an initial source of pleasure. It’s then discarded, quickly forgotten about, and one looks to what was contained inside.