Living in a University has its advantages
I know the phrase should be “at” a University. But if people live in a town, in Paris or in Tokyo, I live in a University. I think it’s weird and it’s a reason why I wouldn’t like to stay here indefinitely, even if it is useful.
Like this one, for example. My laptop opens windows that say that something is wrong, and I panic. I phone the University’s computer helpdesk service, even if I don’t think they can do anything about it, but just in case. See, it’s my laptop. And my problem. And it is the job of the person on the phone to help me solve it? I mean, why? He didn’t sell me the computer, so why should he?
Also, from a Spanish point of view, it’s surprising that the man was patient, helpful and polite through my computer illiteracy. Spaniards at the other side of an “official” counter or phone can be a nightmare. Se aceptan chistes de funcionarios.
Like this one, for example. My laptop opens windows that say that something is wrong, and I panic. I phone the University’s computer helpdesk service, even if I don’t think they can do anything about it, but just in case. See, it’s my laptop. And my problem. And it is the job of the person on the phone to help me solve it? I mean, why? He didn’t sell me the computer, so why should he?
Also, from a Spanish point of view, it’s surprising that the man was patient, helpful and polite through my computer illiteracy. Spaniards at the other side of an “official” counter or phone can be a nightmare. Se aceptan chistes de funcionarios.