Today, I was assigned to be the one to teach Grandpa how to use his new smartphone. An hour in, and we're still going over volume controls. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I finally convinced my grandpa to try a smartphone. After an hour of teaching him how to text, he announced he'd figured it out on his own. The first message he ever sent was meant for me. It went to his pharmacist instead and simply read, "Love you. Thanks for everything." FML
Today, I was teaching my grandma how to use her new tablet. After explaining and setting everything up, I left her alone to check her email. When I came back, she'd somehow "mistakenly" sent an email to our entire family with the subject line "Help! My grandson thinks I'm a dipshit and has kidnapped me!" FML
Today, I found out my dad bought an iPhone. I've spent the better part of the last six months teaching him how to check his email and online newspapers. FML
Today, I received a phone call from my 91-year-old grandpa. He was lost driving somewhere in my town. I then spent the next few hours trying to teach him how to send his location until his phone died. FML
Today, I was on a video call with my grandmother, trying to teach her how to use Facebook. I patiently explained the difference between posting a status and sending a private message. Five minutes later, I saw her new status: “I love you, honey. Thanks for being so patient with me. By the way, I still don’t understand this shit.” FML
Today, my mom learned how to use the text messaging on her smartphone. I've received 37 already, and she calls after every single one to make sure I understood her. FML
Today, while working at a cell phone store, I helped an older woman learn how to use her newly updated phone. After trying to help her for over 20 minutes, she threatened to throw her phone at my head. FML
Today, my elderly dad learned how to use Facebook. He now spends most of his time messaging me about his meals, his bowel movements and his foot fungus. He's now learning how to use Skype. FML
Today, I was giving a lecture to my class I heard a phone go off. Aggravated and exhausted, I asked everyone to turn their phones off. Then the phone rang again. I lost my shit and spent the next half hour calling my students a bunch of "technology whores". Then I realized the phone was mine. FML
Today, my 84-year-old grandmother taught me a keyboard shortcut. FML
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Top comments
ambiversion 12
have fun! and be patient, you know how old people are with technology! it's understandable... somewhat.
eggmarie 25
Cherish these moments, as annoying as they may be. He won't be around forever. Make fond memories :)
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Comments (89)
MetalManiacHappy 21
i know that feeling, i was chosen to teach my grandparents how to use a computer ...
Lockjaw2k 5
God forbid you should ever get old.
oathkeeper99 31
#23 Smell phone?
MaryssaJean 13
My grandma is the same way but she's trying. Remember to stay calm even if you're frustrated and be patient! ^.^
mkayden 23
Be patient (AND nice) OP!
CattiniThePanini 14
old is gold!
cryssycakesx3 23
ah shit. well I look good and stupid. a cell phone*
Witchylady 18
The joys of getting old. Everything is annoying and learning new things is just too hard. Good luck. I figure it will take a while. Ten days later you will still be on volume control.
holliepong 8
teaching an old person needs patientce. Good luck;)
AMP415 5
dont feel like you are alone op. my dad is 66 and still is finding new things out about his smartphone