• callouscomic@lemm.eeEnglish
    44·
    3 days ago

    My parents: “You’re a nerd, can you help with our computer?”

    I reluctantly overlook how insulting they always are and help

    Many months later

    My parents: “Our computer isn’t working right lately. It’s probably your fault from the last time you were messing with it.”

    • Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      38·
      3 days ago

      It’s probably your fault from the last time you were messing with it.

      “Ok, you better ask someone else then. Clearly I’ll only make it worse.”

      You’ll never prove them wrong by falling for the manipulation tactic.

      • ulterno@programming.devEnglish
        11·
        2 days ago

        People who are bad at understanding tech and logic coincidentally tend to be very competent at these kinds of tactics.

    • Johanno@feddit.org
      103·
      3 days ago

      You should answer:

      And it is your fault being assholes. Live with the consequences.

      Then cut contact as much as possible