The ATM's Story (L)

Глава 1Many people probably think an ATM is just a soulless metal box, a banknote gobbler that dreams only of deducting as much money from you as possible, without even letting you hold it. You're wrong! An ATM knows people well. It recognizes many by face, not just by card number. It can talk to your smartphone, and some even understand your voice.Actually, when an ATM's belly is stuffed with cash, it can be very kind—even generous. Want $2,000? Sure. It'll rustle and creak, and suddenly you're the proud owner of crisp new bills, and it feels as if it kept that money just for you. "Step right up! Who else needs these colorful little notes?!"—it winks its green eye like a carnival barker.But if nobody pays attention to it for a long time, it starts to get bored, even offended. "Surely someone needs my money, which I've been keeping in my belly for…