This goes out to everyone that’s ever had to deal with offshore technical support. Microsoft, Dell, HP, and about every electronics, software, or computer maker you can think of has tech support people in India, China, or wherever… and these poor underpaid linguists are trying to speak English, but sometimes they really can’t. And they’re also trying to answer your technical questions… which, surprisingly enough, requires a good handle on the English language. The chaos that ensues is frustrating if it’s ensuing on you, but is entertaining to everyone else.
This clip is of a Microsoft technical support specialist leaving a message for a customer. Be sure to pay attention to the animated translations.
For more fun with the English language check out Engrish.com.
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hehehehehehehheehehehehehe Now that is funny and sad. What the hell are these companies thinking? You cannot satisfy your customers if they cannot communicate with you. Seems like common sense is simply lacking in the world;)
Have a great week;)
they’re also trying to answer your technical questions… which, surprisingly enough, requires a good handle on the English language. The chaos that ensues is frustrating if it’s ensuing on you, but is entertaining to everyone else.
This is mental! so many companys do this now and its frustrating!
Nothing against anyone but i rang up my phone company O2 the other day to find out something but i literally couldn’t understand what the guy was saying so had to hang up.
Terrible!
I loll and consider this was implausible.