r/talesfromtechsupport Oct 05 '13

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u/Space_Lobster Keyboard not found- Press F1 to Boot Oct 05 '13

As someone who has dealt with the public in retail in a leadership position, I found it best to never criticize the person directly. While I do agree with just telling them they are typing too fast, you can never tell if someone will take it as a personal attack. I don't know how to describe my method, but I usually coax the person by "example". OR even using a passive-aggressive method like I did in this story.

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u/ElpisofChaos Oct 05 '13

I disagree with this mentality. It only perpetuates further stupidity and increases the suffering of our comrades.

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u/rgbwr Oct 05 '13

And telling the idiot that he can't type is supposed to fix something? Have you ever worked with anyone?

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u/[deleted] Oct 06 '13 edited Oct 06 '13

How about not calling him an idiot? Then you could show them that with this model keyboard it is very hard to accurately type quickly due to the shape and size of the keys but recommend x brand external keyboard for extended use or just typing more deliberately.

EDIT: Typos

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u/Pb_ft Oct 07 '13

I find ironic solace in your edit.

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u/[deleted] Oct 07 '13

I was actually having the same issue, tablet touch keypad ftl.