why do old people think just because ur young u know everything about computers. this old broad i work with always ask me computer questions. i kno the basic but i dont kno too much about softwares and other techie crap. it so frustratin sometimes i wanna yell at her
2007-01-20 09:46:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
You are very insulting to call an older person an "old broad." Older people deserve respect, and you should be flattered that she considers you someone with knowledge. Now instead of being flattered, you should be ashamed.
Yell at her? That's someone's grandmama. You probably know 20 times more about computers than she ever will know. Think about her generation. And what's common in ours. The elderly should be revered and loved for the treasures they are.
2007-01-20 09:51:52 · answer #1 · answered by luvmelodio 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you "young people" need to learn the art of communication. It will make your life oh so much less frustrating. I am willing to bet you that if you respectfully state to her that you really do not know much about computers and perhaps send her to another co-worker who does, she will appreciate it. I might also suggest that you not refer to women as "broads", or do you live in a trailer park where that is socially exceptable???
You reap what you sew...someday you too will be "OLD"
2007-01-20 09:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sparrow 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clearly, you know how to use computers enough for this service. To most professionals/young people, that makes you an ameteur, but from a perspective of total ignorance regarding computers, you're an absolute guru.
Just inform her that you simply don't know they answer to her questions, but that there are always hotlines/manuals/computer repairpersons, etc, to help.
2007-01-20 09:52:23 · answer #3 · answered by lenoxus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Amazing, I'm 66 and work with computers and young people are always asking me questions about them.
2007-01-20 10:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by Boogerman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably, back in the day , there were no computers taught in the classroom. no technological courses. no Internet. no nothing. you were taught to type with a typewriter.
that would be up to the early 80's. not that far back. you could be honest and step up to the plate and tell her the truth.....that your knowledge of IT is limited, instead of using discrimination remarks. do you have a mom? what does she do? i wonder if someone at her place of employment is saying the same thing as you...........
2007-01-20 10:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by ka'iwi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We think you younger people know more about computers as you were exposed to them in 1st grade or sooner maybe pre school, We are new comers to the computer age,
2007-01-20 09:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by Gypsy Gal 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
give her a break
she's probably desperate for help
computers are confusing to some of us older broads
geez.......cut us some slack
if it really bothers you.....just tell her kindly that you really aren't as "in touch" with these things as she thinks you are, and even if she asks you a million times, you still can't help.
maybe she will get the message.
2007-01-20 09:54:07 · answer #7 · answered by amber 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to respect others. The rest will follow.
2007-01-20 09:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by Ofc J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
please don !why not just sit down with her and explain that even though you are youn computer technology is just not your thing >I also am old and you just dont know how much a kind word can mean to us older folks!
2007-01-20 09:51:55 · answer #9 · answered by revdauphinee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not humor her and be nice to an old person. You might be old one day, o.k.
2007-01-20 09:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋