Did This Happen While Shopping On Line? If So You Have First World Problems

When I came across this tweet and the discussion it triggered about the pain points of online shopping, I thought to myself, that is a first world problem right there! In spite of the deep self-indulgence of the sentiment it expresses, it is still funny and relatable. Online shopping has made it easier than ever for us to buy pretty much anything we desire, but do we still find reasons to crib? Hell yes!

Shopping…

…On auto pilot. It is like muscle memory!

Other solutions

UPI payments are even more convenient – the app is right there on the phone!

It doesn’t get easier…

One has access to pretty much anything one wants while curled up in a warm comfy bed. The problem? Having to get out of the bed one is fortunate enough to be in to get the credit card one is fortunate enough to be able to afford.

The difficulties of online shopping!

Moving a few muscles and walking a few steps? Too much effort!

Many sympathised

Forgetting to pay bills can also mean having to take the extreme measure of getting out of bed…

Or this problem

You make the major effort to get out of bed --- only to find that you cannot find the bag... that has the wallet… that has the card.

This ‘problem’ has a simple solution

Apps will offer to store card info and browsers help us out with autofill. Still complaining?

All in the head

Some commit their card info – or the card info of someone else – to memory.

Front

…And back

Another solution

Some just remember the credit card number, others have more elaborate solutions for the ‘problem’.

Shopping…

…On auto pilot. It is like muscle memory!

Other solutions

UPI payments are even more convenient – the app is right there on the phone!

Interesting!

You're still using a credit card; this commentator seemed to be asking.

Credit card or no credit card

In this freezing weather, simply getting out of bed is too much of an effort.

When this is a good thing

The situation makes us think of what really matters – getting out of bed to complete the transaction or just not buying something that may be unnecessary in any case.

Cancel the order

We can save the card number but we still need the CVV – forgetting it may just save us a bunch of money!

Relatable

Having the amazing comfort and convenience of online shopping and home delivery --- but still finding a reason to crib? Say it with me – first world problem!

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