re: computer hate, I've had good luck with saying that they went into their line of work because they wanted to work with buildings, not computers, but the computers caught up with them anyway, and I wouldn't know the first thing about building or repairing a house. It helps them not feel stupid, just unfamiliar with a particular type of knowledge. I've had customers tell me that other techs here have made them feel dumb--hopefully by accident! But I will admit that I have evil fun with people--generally women--who pull the "I'm too old to know this stuff, tee hee." A few years ago a female customer said, "Oh, I'm 48, I'm too old to know this sort of thing." I'm afraid my voice got a touch chilly when I said, "I'm 50."
Jayne: There's times I think you don't take me seriously. I think that ought to change. Mal: Do you think it's likely to?
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Connie Neil - Dec 16, 2013 9:00:18 am PST #14750 of 30000
brillig
Dana - Dec 16, 2013 9:25:07 am PST #14751 of 30000
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
My Zappos help person is asking me how my holiday season is going. You know I love you, Zappos, but not even for you do I want to engage in small talk.
Jesse - Dec 16, 2013 9:36:15 am PST #14752 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Dude, I did this after it had been a long time since I'd worked there and moved to another state. (I blamed Apple for not being clear about where they were shipping to until after I'd purchased; I think Amazon's checkout workflow for shipping is much better.)
I do mostly blame Lands' End, although I'm sure there was a stage where I could have noticed what was happening...
In re: computers, I had the thing last week where a younger person begged to take my mouse to show me something, instead of waiting for me to get there. That's MY role!
Nora Deirdre - Dec 16, 2013 9:39:06 am PST #14753 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Oh, that happened to me with Lands End, too when I first moved here.
flea - Dec 16, 2013 10:11:32 am PST #14754 of 30000
information libertarian
It's ridiculous to actually buy this at the price of $42 for my husband who watched Finding Bigfoot, right? [link]
I think I will print it out and give the page to him in an envelope.
Sue - Dec 16, 2013 10:29:03 am PST #14755 of 30000
hip deep in pie
I don't know flea, that gift will keep on giving Xmas after Xmas
meara - Dec 16, 2013 10:45:06 am PST #14756 of 30000
In re: computers, I had the thing last week where a younger person begged to take my mouse to show me something, instead of waiting for me to get there. That's MY role!
Hah--I do wonder when I'll be that person. I hope not.
I am having a very Monday Monday. The people who were SUPPOSED to do something in Octovber or November didn't, and even though I had to make this appointment for today back in AUGUST, the people who need to sign off on what I need are not here. So I will AGAIN have to say I couldn't get shit done, that was supposed to be done two months ago. Seriously, people. UGH. SO ANNOYING.
Calli - Dec 16, 2013 10:47:54 am PST #14757 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I kinda want that sweater myself.
Tom Scola - Dec 16, 2013 10:56:14 am PST #14758 of 30000
They pay me in WOIMS
Jessica - Dec 16, 2013 10:57:22 am PST #14759 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Huh. I'd have expected burritos to be the first pneumatically delivered food.