Are You a GEEK Snob?
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Staten Island, NY Posted: 8/18/2016 1:00:00 AM
Some people have no idea how to talk about technical subjects with non-technical people.
One of the hardest things for somebody with a technical background is to try to explain technology to non-technical people. You know the kind of people I'm talking about. If you ask them "How do I copy my files to this Flash Drive?", and they give you a quick and completely useless answer like "Use the File Explorer", which only leads the at least a dozen more questions about what the heck the File Explorer is, where to find it, and how to actually use it to find and copy the files to the Flash Drive.
People who use too much tech talk when they talk to non-technical people are "Geek Snobs"
One of my favorite Geek Snobs was somebody I overheard while waiting in line to buy the iPhone 5, which was offered for the first time with a new black metal back. Another customer was worried about buying it in black because he worried about the black color rubbing off. That's when a Geek Snob turned around and said "It's ANODIZED!". That was his only response, just two worthless words. I guess he assumed everyone was an expert in metal technology and that was the perfect answer. Now that's a Geek Snob!
I've been helping people with technology since the 70s, so I know how hard it is to explain technology to people without getting caught up in all the jargon. The point is to think twice before you answer technical questions.
If you know the person you are talking to is an expert in the finer points of the subject, go for it and show off you skills. For anyone else, who isn't an expert in the field, why not focus on explaining your answer in a way that's actually useful.
Joe Crescenzi, Founder
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