http://professor-lyman.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] professor-lyman.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2007-07-16 11:23 pm
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Dealing With Stupid People [Tuesday, July 17, 2nd period]

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.]

Re: Sign in [July 17]

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
Alec

Re: Sign in [July 17]

[identity profile] jedi-qui.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
Qui-Gon Jinn

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
Alec was there and ready to take your call!

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] jedi-qui.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 06:39 am (UTC)(link)
While this was a bit more primitive communication than he was used to, Qui-Gon settled in and waited for a call.

Re: Sign in [July 17]

[identity profile] imcalledandros.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
Andros

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] imcalledandros.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
Andros was ready to take calls.

Re: OOC

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 08:26 am (UTC)(link)
Veeeeery shiny. *_*

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] ismyhairout.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 08:57 am (UTC)(link)
"Hello? HELLO? Is this thing working?"

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 09:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Indeed it is, sir," Alec said cheerfully. "How can I help you today?"

Re: Sign in [July 17]

[identity profile] walks-two-paths.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 09:54 am (UTC)(link)
Savannah Levine

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] walks-two-paths.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 09:55 am (UTC)(link)
Savannah settled in with plenty of caffeine and a snicker.

Yes, putting her in charge of helping someone could only go well.

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:03 am (UTC)(link)
Seely was bored.

This was a bad thing. He started dialling.

*ring*

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:06 am (UTC)(link)
"Help desk," Alec answered. "How may I service you?"

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:08 am (UTC)(link)
Seely snickered. "I could think of a few ways, but my girlfriend might object."

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:09 am (UTC)(link)
"Would she object if she were included?" Alec asked, grinning.

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:13 am (UTC)(link)
"That would be pretty," Said replied, wistfully. "But she's kind of possessive, not that I mind too much,"

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Shame," Alec said, sighing just as wistfully. "But hey, glad to hear you like it."

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] socksofcool.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:23 am (UTC)(link)
"It's pretty good, yeah," Seely agreed. "Even if I have to find a new hiding place for my magazines."

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] ismyhairout.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Do you do, I don't know," his voice lowered to a mumble. "?"

Re: Man the Help Desk!

[identity profile] x5-alec.livejournal.com 2007-07-17 10:52 am (UTC)(link)
"'Do', sir?" Alec asked, as mildly as possible.

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