I am feeling very very poor right now, so the first thing that happened when i crushed my phone was that I wanted to cry. I didn't quite cry, but I thought about it. I believe I may have gone through all the stages of grief. Let's see...
1. Denial: Maybe if I turn it off and let it rest for a while the screen will just heal.
2. Anger: Stupid phone. How can they not make a phone that can withstand a little bit of abuse? I paid enough money for it it shouldn't break this easy. Stupid T cell phone company.
3. Bargaining: Maybe I can return it. Even though I'm the one who damaged it. Now where is that receipt...
4. Depression: I'll never talk to my friends again. Phones are expensive. I'm so sad.
5. Acceptance: Fine, I'll go buy a cheap one. Which I hate. Until I find that it has some cute ringtones. And I am learning all kinds of helpful things from the manual. Like how to hold it up to your ear. I never knew that before. Also, "do not drop, knock, or shake the device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards and fine mechanics."
Now they tell me.
Good idea to leave out the details on exactly HOW the phone was "dropped, kicked or shaken" ...or, smashed. Those instructions could be helpful afterall! :) So sad.
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