[hrktb]

The difference would be that it’s one sided, there is no expectation of response.

It’s so funny when sometimes the clerk has been doing it that job so long that it’s not proper words anymore and you’re not even expected to parse it correctly, it just doesn’t matter.

[SilasX]

Which is a sad state of affairs. I like it when words have meaning.

[hrktb]

yes. Ironically replacing these repetitive roles with machines can give human staff a better chance to move to a supporting role and actually help.