In the past 2O hours, for whatever reason, my internet connection has kept dropping out on me.
I started things that could not be finished or saved.
Granted sometimes things come out better on the second draft.
What do we do when processing our credit card purchase takes more than 20 seconds?
How long are we ready to wait for an answer to our e-mail or phone call?
Having our (instant) communications interrupted has become like being without running water.
When it happens should we look at it as an opportunity for a walk in the park, catching up on our sleep, reading a good book?
Do we let frustration and impatience take over instead?
Do you take these hiccups in stride? Share your experience with being ‘disconnected’.
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