Dealing With Stupid People [Tuesday, July 17, 2nd period]

[professor-lyman.livejournal.com]

When the students arrived in the Danger Shop, they found the room decorated as an incredibly soulless phone center.

"Welcome to the help desk!" Josh said, grinning proudly. "People are very stupid over the phone, especially when they know you can't see the expression on their faces. This is also why video conferences aren't as popular as regular conference calls--hiding your eyerolling is easier when, well, they can't see your eyes."

He waved his hands out. "Today you will be manning a help desk. I have handwavily put out posters to let people know that it's open during this class time, so the phones should start ringing any minute now. Your job is to answer the person's question in the most polite way possible without letting them know you think they are completely out of their minds."

"Coffee, muffins and bagels are available, answering their questions correctly is completely optional." Josh smirked. "Have fun."

[OOC: Phone lines are open for townies, students, and faculty members to call in. Josh has conveniently forgotten to specify what kind of help the students would offer. Ask for relationship advice, song requests, technical support, people to vote for or against bills in Congress, just to say hi...go nuts.]

Comments

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

"I am trying to help you! And by helping you, helping myself!"

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[falcon-or-blade.livejournal.com]

"I don't think I like this assignment," Faile commented.

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

Now she sounded shocked.

"You don't like helping people?"

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[falcon-or-blade.livejournal.com]

"I don't know what I'm supposed to help you with," Faile said.

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

"Check your forehead. It's a blessing to us all."

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[falcon-or-blade.livejournal.com]

Faile sighed and found something shiny to use to look at her reflection. "No, my forehead is not shiny," she said.

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

"I'm so glad to hear that! You must be naturally matte. Congratulations."

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[falcon-or-blade.livejournal.com]

"Thank you?"

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

"You're welcome! How are you today?"

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[falcon-or-blade.livejournal.com]

Faile sighed. "Very confused."

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

"Is it the phones?"