Another dispatch from the front

Recently I mentioned that I lost my wallet. I did get it back, but for safety's sake, I decided to get new credit cards, and a new ATM card. And I subsequently learned something startling: did you know that instead of using an ATM, you can go to a bank and take money out of your account? And that--this is the most startling part--you can do so while interacting pleasantly with someone?

Creeps me out. Hope my card comes soon.