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August 17, 2006
Flipping the switch
I hired someone yesterday and just as I was mid through my presentation on how this place works my laptop went into hibernation mode. I checked: UK cord with proper voltage. Plugged in to proper outlet. Ah, but I didn't flip the switch! My nice demeanor went bye bye as I ranted, "You should just be able to plug something in and have it work! And what is up with the water here? Hot and cold on two separate taps! How can you get warm water?!" And then I checked myself. Me, nice, soft-spoken American. New hire: nice, local designer. I pulled myself together, flipped plug on, re-booted my laptop and continued my presentation. Sorry fellow Americans, I'm trying my best to be a good representative but I might be failing.
Today I'm giving a design presentation to developers. Tomorrow we're going to see St. Andrews. Air Bear, I'll take a picture for you and wish you were here.
Posted by jana at August 17, 2006 1:23 AM
Comments
I think it's universally expected for Americans to be: 1) Overly dependant on technology, 2) Critical of how anyone else does anything, and 3) Prone to ranting when inconvenienced. I know that's me on a daily basis.
Posted by: dunsany at August 17, 2006 4:18 PM