Last month I went online and ordered 12 tins of Twinings English Breakfast Tea. No special reason. Seconds later, I received an email confirming my purchase. A few minutes later, I received detailed information about how my order would be shipped. Shortly after that, I received an email from UPS explaining how I could track my order. The tea was definitely, definitely on its way.

Much as I appreciate these gestures, I have not reached the point in my life where I need to track...