Life In the Slow Lane
January 10, 2023 6:51AM CST

In an effort to combat loneliness – especially among the elderly – Dutch grocery chain Jumbo has established a “chat checkout.” In the chain’s more than 700 locations there are special checkout aisles for customers who are not in a hurry and who would like to chat with the cashier and others in line. What a great idea. We could all benefit from more social interaction.