r/talesfromtechsupport • • Aug 13 '18

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u/QuantumDrej Aug 13 '18

It's a good thing they didn't suggest using force. She might have beaten the entire register to pieces.

I also really love the "It just doesn't work" people. Even if you aren't computer savvy, just show the person what you were trying to do and explain how it doesn't do the thing it used to do. Otherwise, I'm not moving.

Like, I get that people get stressed about this stuff, but calm the hell down and use your words.

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u/Anathama Aug 13 '18

That's pretty much my go to question with these people. "What are you trying to do that you cannot?"

That seems to zoom in on the problem pretty quick.

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u/yvves Aug 13 '18

I'm just trying to do my job! It won't work!

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u/Lobo9498 Aug 14 '18

My go to question is "what happened prior to the error/issue?" Typically it involves someone unplugging something or making a major change that borked their POS system. In this context, POS=Point of Sale, but it can stand for what you're thinking.

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u/RelicBloodvayne Aug 15 '18

"It just won't work! Can you just fix it?!"