Does anyone change gear anymore

[duckers26]

I realised that apart from a few Uber's, I haven't been in a manual car for a few years at least and don't know anyone who changes gear. I personally quite like it (although my cars are auto) but no one I know can understand why you would bother. I guess this is normal now and I must admit driving a manual involves emergency stops with both feet on the brake as has been so long! Has the manual gearbox had its day? Why would you bother when the car has more talent?!

[duckers26]

Not a controversial question, I went into a new car garage the other day and there was not a single car with a gearstick (Vw so I wasn't in Bentley or anything!)