• @Snapz
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      132 months ago

      “Try teaching an impatient person, who undervalues the subject matter, already missed several opportunities to learn about it in formal education settings and who you lack a teacher-student dynamic with…”

      Or, in a way…

      “It’s one banana, Michael - what could it cost, $10?”

      • @[email protected]
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        22 months ago

        Of course my suggestion wasn’t without limits. Personally I will try to help/teach anyone once. If they continue to not make any effort then neither will I.

        • @Snapz
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          12 months ago

          I’m probably the same generally, but I don’t have to be humble about it… IME, majority are capable and would just rather be doing something else. So they get to go dance, I have to learn/practice and then fix their shit/teach them when their done dancing because I care for them as friends, family or just other humans.

          Just frustrating, but I’ll typically offer the help or opportunity to learn, where applicable.

    • @Sarmyth
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      132 months ago

      I refuse to fix anything for my inlaws without them watching me. I make them watch me Google the solutions and follow the instructions. It helps reinforce the “it’s not magic and I’m not a wizard” reality I want to instill in everyone.

    • @[email protected]
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      52 months ago

      This seems like an opportunity to quote one my shirts “I can explain it to you but I can’t understand it for you”. Teaching always involves two willing people.