So on the way home from work on the train today, I finished my magazine and had nothing else to do so my mind was wandering (let's be honest, when isn't it?). I got to thinking 'what if I leave my purse on this train?' (recurring fear). If by some twist of luck/fate a decent person stumbled upon it and wanted to return it to me as opposed to burgle me, how would he/she get in touch with me?Well, the obviously idea would be to look at the contact info on my driver's license, which is inaccurate (my parents' house). However, it would work well enough for the intended purpose. Many people's IDs have outdated information.
Then I got to wondering - the telephone number is a staple of driver's license. When will the e-mail address join the ranks? Most people I know have changed physical addresses and phone numbers at some point over the past, say, six years, however, they have had at least one constant e-mail address. Although people may change their primary contact e-mail, they usually almost always keep old e-mail addresses and still check them periodically. Once someone moves, he or she completely detaches from the address - but an e-mail address is like a diamond; forever!
I should talk to someone about this idea of mine....
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Phone numbers aren't part of driver's licenses, if that's what you were implying. I think the email address is a good idea though. I've had my cell number for the last 5 years and I am quite attached to it. As long as I live in IL, I will keep the number.
But yes, in general, I think emails do "stick" more. So it's a good idea.
Wow, that's a fantastic idea, Jaime.
On the issue of cell phone numbers (which was totally not the topic, sorry), it seems to me that as land lines are becoming obsolete, people's cell numbers are staying more consistent, and area codes are increasingly less indicative of where a person may live. At least in my case, I've had the same 815 number that I've always had since I got my first cell phone in 2000 (and I've always stuck with Verizon). I took the number with me when I lived in Texas for grad school. I still have it now, in DC. And since DC is filled with people from all over, it's literally one big mess of area codes from all over the country.
I've toyed with the idea of getting an iPhone recently; I know I'd have to switch providers, but I'm not sure if I'd have to change my number, as a lot of companies allow you to keep your old one. Thoughts?
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