Band 6 essay sample: people resisting new technology.

In the modern world, technology is changing very fast and new apps and machines appear every year. However, some people do not want to use them and they prefer the old way of doing things. There are several reasons for this, and there are also some ways to help these people.

Firstly, the main reason is fear, especially for older people. Many of them are afraid of making mistakes, they think that if they press the wrong button on a bank app they will lose all their money. Because of this, they do not feel confidence with technology and they prefer to go to bank and talk with a real person. Last year my grandmother try to pay her bills online, but she gave up after ten minutes. Moreover, new devices are often expensive and not everyone can buy the newest phone. Furthermore, some people are not interested on new things and my grandfather don't see any benefit in changing his habits.

Secondly, there are some things we can do to help them. The government and local libraries can organize free classes, so older people can make a course near their home. Also, young people in the family can give them advices and show them step by step how to use a smartphone. In my opinion, this is the best way, because they trust their family more than a teacher.

In conclusion, people resist new technology because of fear, money and old habits. In my view, families have the biggest role. If we help them with patience, they can comunicate with their family and enjoy the benefits of technology like everybody else.