Subject: The ATM

HIM:

  1. Pull up to ATM
  2. Insert card
  3. Enter PIN number and account
  4. Take cash, card and receipt
  5. Drive away

HER:

  1. Pull up to ATM
  2. Check makeup in rearview mirror
  3. Shut off engine
  4. Put keys in purse
  5. Get out of car b/c you're too far from machine
  6. Hunt for card in purse
  7. Insert card
  8. Hunt in purse for tampon wrapper with PIN number written on it
  9. Enter PIN number
  10. Study instructions for at least 2 minutes.
  11. Hit "cancel"
  12. Re-enter correct PIN number
  13. Hit "cancel"
  14. Call husband to get correct PIN number
  15. Check balance
  16. Check makeup
  17. Look for envelope
  18. Look in purse for pen
  19. Make out deposit slip
  20. Endorse checks
  21. Make deposit
  22. Study instructions
  23. Make cash withdrawal
  24. Get in car
  25. Check makeup
  26. Look for keys
  27. Start car
  28. Check makeup
  29. Start pulling away
  30. STOP
  31. Back up to machine
  32. Get out of car
  33. Take card and receipt
  34. Get back in car
  35. Check makeup
  36. Put card in wallet
  37. Put receipt in checkbook
  38. Enter deposits and withdrawals in checkbook
  39. Clear area in purse for wallet and checkbook
  40. Check makeup
  41. Put car in gear, reverse
  42. Put car in drive
  43. Drive away from machine
  44. Travel 3 miles
  45. Release parking brake


A. Gerstlauer, December 5, 1998