It was no easier even with simpler tech. I used to sell stereos in the 80’s. We had a whole wall of boom-boxes. A woman came in with her kids looking to buy one. FIrst she had a question: what is the difference between mono and stereo? I’d have thought that by the 1980’s most people knew, but I figured I’d be the nice salesman and explain. I started simply: “Well, you see- the mono unit has only one speaker, and the stereo has two…” I got no further before the woman asked: “Oh! In case more than one person is listening, right?”
It was no easier even with simpler tech. I used to sell stereos in the 80’s. We had a whole wall of boom-boxes. A woman came in with her kids looking to buy one. FIrst she had a question: what is the difference between mono and stereo? I’d have thought that by the 1980’s most people knew, but I figured I’d be the nice salesman and explain. I started simply: “Well, you see- the mono unit has only one speaker, and the stereo has two…” I got no further before the woman asked: “Oh! In case more than one person is listening, right?”