Marie 🇸🇪<p>The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has introduced approx 200 special checkout lanes called "chat checkouts," across its stores in the Netherlands. Designed for customers, particularly elderly, who appreciate a slower-paced checkout that allows time for friendly conversation with cashiers.<br>The initiative aims to combat loneliness among seniors & foster social interaction within the community. -> </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/lonelyness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>lonelyness</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/chat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chat</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/friendly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>friendly</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/interaction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>interaction</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.nu/tags/supermarket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>supermarket</span></a></p>