a ripe avocado should have the same give (on the stem end) as the tip of your nose, and still be a little green on the outside. essentially, they are concerned about too many technical issues and wish to see them fixed before it becomes a standard. select one of the office locations below to get the social security office hours, phone number and driving directions. a variety of electronic and security features are available. i remember i took the words literally, and i thought it was weird too. 