Favorite Videos - Microsoft Tech Support

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.

This entry was written by WarAxe, posted on August 15, 2006 at 9:33 pm, filed under Humor and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL.

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  1. mahndisa
    Posted August 22, 2006 at 6:51 am | Permalink

    08 22 06

    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;)

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