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By phantomthelabrat - 31/03/2014 12:24 - United States - Fargo

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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By anonymas - 29/01/2010 15:29 - Norway

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

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By anonYmous - 26/02/2017 08:00 - United States - Boca Raton

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

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Nearly there

By Pete - 09/09/2024 14:00 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 02/11/2011 15:15 - United States

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

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By bobafett892 - 02/10/2016 17:32 - United States - Atlanta

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

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By IceWrath - 16/08/2015 08:14 - United Kingdom - York

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

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By emkaycutie - 29/03/2009 18:41 - United States

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

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By Fauxgeek - 28/06/2016 01:29

Today, my 84-year-old grandmother taught me a keyboard shortcut. FML

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No way, uh-uh, no, not doing it

By Anonymous - 06/04/2022 06:00

Today, I asked my son to show his grandma how to do some basic stuff on the computer. He said no way, he knows how long it takes old people to grasp computers. I jokingly threatened to ground him for 6 months unless he did it. He took the 6 months without hesitating. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/11/2010 01:34 - United States

Today, I began training my replacement at work. She's a senior citizen. She got excited when I taught her how to highlight text on the screen and double-click the mouse because she "never knew how to do those fancy tricks." The job is entirely computer-based. I have to train her for 6 weeks. FML

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ambiversion 12

Monday 31 March 2014 17:56

have fun! and be patient, you know how old people are with technology! it's understandable... somewhat.

eggmarie 25

Monday 31 March 2014 18:01

Cherish these moments, as annoying as they may be. He won't be around forever. Make fond memories :)

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MetalManiacHappy 21

Monday 31 March 2014 22:02

i know that feeling, i was chosen to teach my grandparents how to use a computer ...

Lockjaw2k 5

Monday 31 March 2014 22:20

God forbid you should ever get old.

oathkeeper99 31

Monday 31 March 2014 22:21

#23 Smell phone?

MaryssaJean 13

Monday 31 March 2014 22:59

My grandma is the same way but she's trying. Remember to stay calm even if you're frustrated and be patient! ^.^

mkayden 23

Monday 31 March 2014 23:23

Be patient (AND nice) OP!

CattiniThePanini 14

Monday 31 March 2014 23:43

old is gold!

cryssycakesx3 22

Monday 31 March 2014 23:46

ah shit. well I look good and stupid. a cell phone*

Witchylady 17

Tuesday 1 April 2014 0:57

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

Tuesday 1 April 2014 0:58

teaching an old person needs patientce. Good luck;)

AMP415 5

Tuesday 1 April 2014 1:05

dont feel like you are alone op. my dad is 66 and still is finding new things out about his smartphone

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