On Paper

A few days ago we booked train tickets for our grandparents for an upcoming journey. It was done online and hence we got the tickets too, online. However, they insisted on getting it printed as they were skeptic about the authenticity of digital tickets. Now that has set me thinking.

In the current times of digitisation when anything and everything is being documented online and in digital format, there is still this generation of our grandparents who do not trust these digital documents and would rather prefer it all literally 'On Paper'. The digital system which is undoubtedly convenient and foolproof also, is being doubted upon by our old generations obviously because they are not familiar with the concept and idea of it. We fear or question something when we don't know it. 

On giving it a little thought I realised that we are still mostly in an 'On Paper' mode, most important documents are in this old school format only and hence the term 'Paperwork', which is inevitable for any contract, deal, service, transaction, and what not.

So the humble paperwork which is continuously being replaced by the 'Paperless' methods of documentation still holds its importance and place in the hearts of the oldies. Another reason for this distrust could be the instincts that have been developed because of years of following those conventional methods and it is definitely difficult to let go of age old practices. As they say, 'habits are die hard'. 

Also, in my humble opinion, be it any generation, old or new, the significance of getting it all 'On Paper' is not diminishing anytime soon. The age old paperwork is equally important in today's digital era, as it was 25 or 30 years ago and is definitely going to be so for years to come.

What do you think of it. 'On Paper' or 'Paperless', which is the way to go? Do share your thoughts in the comments.

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