This Thread Is For Sharing Anything Unusual That Is Not Related To Android.:cyclops: I Made This Thread Because There Are Many Off Topic Things That I Enjoy Discussing. Anything Goes In This Thread So Have Fun And Be Respectful To All Members Please! For Topics Of This Kind Related To Android, Please Check Out My Privacy Protection Thread Here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/privacy-protection-advanced-android-t3163302
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I will update this post to list plenty of ideas about possible topics that could be discussed here!
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I will get this party started by bringing up the topic of Quantum Computers for anyone unfamiliar hehe! Heres a link for "basic" info on the topic...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_computing
Dont want to get too crazy on the first post and scare everyone off! Any opinions or comments?
yummy ! :thumbup: subscribed
uhhh .... firefox , private browser and duckduck (with orbot) all pulling up blanks with "quantum computer" link. could please check if works for you ? maybe on my end ; prob.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
ok. thought :banghead: i had a tiny tiny grasp on quantum mechanics. and again. :banghead: lol. fell behind on my readings.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
for the conspiratory theorists out there , "ruled by secrecy" by jim mars is a good read.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
mrrocketdog said:
ok. thought :banghead: i had a tiny tiny grasp on quantum mechanics. and again. :banghead: lol. fell behind on my readings.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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dont feel bad, no one has a good grasp on this haha! if so they would be close to possibly figuring out a unified theory of everything...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_everything
which would unlock many new dangerous technologies most likely. we are on the verge of destroying the earth, so we dont need to be trying to manipulate the observable universe or multiverse yet haha! did u know there are unanswered questions that if figured out have a reward of $1,000,000? here are some math ones...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Prize_Problems
wish i was a genius!
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for the conspiratory theorists out there , "ruled by secrecy" by jim mars is a good read.
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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that looks nice! i read a review on it here...
http://www.conspiracydigest.com/bookrule.html
i knew a lot of these things but it took many years and many sources to gather all that info. plus im sure there is more there that i did not know and its nice to have all that info in one place! thanks for sharing that!
:thumbup: yeah i wonder how much more the old earth can stand of this. always wondered how it compensates ; or if it does , for our cities and massive populations. i'll ask ron about those Q's at the cookout.haha. thanks for the links. :thumbup:
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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:thumbup: yeah i wonder how much more the old earth can stand of this. always wondered how it compensates ; or if it does , for our cities and massive populations. i'll ask ron about those Q's at the cookout.haha. thanks for the links. :thumbup:
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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there are many ways but here is an unusual, less known way that science is proving. check out the section in this video from 20:00-25:00...
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uFr806M1pQg
the earth can protect itself from our stupidity, but it would not be pretty for us.
already islands are disappearing and no one has the heart to tell islanders the truth about why. they just say its natural. youtube "disappearing islands" if proof is needed.
also new studies are saying the "great pacific garbage patch" in the ocean is nearing the size of the usa, so if the above mentioned video is true, we may not be far off from another mass extinction caused by earths strange "recycling" methods yikes.
we get what we give.:thumbup:
pretty awesome video. thank you for sharing.!
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
for those unfamiliar with the term "technological singularity" i recommend this link to start (try to read it all if u can follow)...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity
after all, "moore's law" has been almost spot-on for decades...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore's_law
and now look at this to freak out!...
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1gaZmVIG190
this is public. imagine a more intelligent govt version existing already for awhile
ok , thats it. between robots building baby robots and the ocean about to set things right ......
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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ok , thats it. between robots building baby robots and the ocean about to set things right ......
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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haha! sweet dreams! :cyclops: im just getting started on this thread! embracing the era where this doesnt get u sent to a mental institute!
well dont hold back!! give it to us straight up !
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
for all those who were told what to believe growing up and had questions unanswered. interesting perspective.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FbF620PRDOE
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/off-topic/death-star-plans-t3220212
I'm sick of being spied on.
OmegaRED^ said:
I'm sick of being spied on.
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thank u for standing up for our privacy rights! im with u!
in news not related directly to android...
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/9...es-on-you-says-it-takes-privacy-seriously.htm
google takes privacy seriously? what a joke! they are one of the worst!
i will try to post more things to this thread tonight or tomorrow. helping a lot of people in private messages and help threads last couple days
more to come tomorrow, but heres a little something to hold everyone over. its an oldie but goodie...
the cia declassified a weapon in 1975 that was a battery powered gun that shot a dart shaped bullet made out of ice and a deadly toxic shellfish poison. it could penetrate through clothes and enter a victims skin without them even knowing or hardly feeling it. this would leave only a very very tiny red dot like from a syringe needle and the ice would melt inside their body releasing the shellfish toxin and causing a deadly heart attack. the toxin was shortlived and would be untraceable at the time of the autopsy so no questions would be raised about the cause of death other than a heart attack was the cause. this and many many other strange weapons were developed and many believe they are still being used to this day. plenty of proof including video testimony from the cia online if u doubt this. imagine how complex things are now 40 years later. so keep ur mind open. more weirdness coming soon.
also, a classic surveillance movie to check out if u like older movies is "the conversation". francis ford coppolla made it after the godfather 2 i think. not as crazy as things discussed here but a good watch nonetheless. if u can find it and watch it, post the defining phrase from it here in this thread or pm it to me and i will get a good laugh (not because its funny but because i like the movie and will be happy that u understood it!)
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Thought about this and wanted to ask. If folks feel this is not appropriate then feel free to say so in a kindly manner and we can have the thread removed. Please do not respond to just bash or make offensive comments.
I'm in the technical field and there have been more women joining in. Curios as to how many ladies out there that are flashing their phones?
This is not public and shouldnt show anyone who they are. I will only post after 5 days the results.
i believe the majority of members on this board are men... however, alot more women are starting to surface and are eager to flash and help out... maybe the female members can help smack down the god complex some of our male members seem to have
I Am Woman -- Hear Me Roar!!!
LOL!! Yes, I'm a FEMALE geek and proud of it. Some of you already knew that, though (like Shogunmark, meschle, Dr. P. and vijay -- among others)
I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- I've flashed my Wizard with more ROMS than Quaker's got oats. For me, it's a POWER issue that I can do anything a MAN can do -- and just as well, if not better.
I used to just build desktop systems for myself, my family and friends, but then I got my Wizard and found this forum and I've become an INCURABLE addict. I just HAVE to have the newest ROM that hits the forums.
I don't think you'll find any of my posts asking about how to do something because I don't want to look like a "dumb female". Rather, I spend a LOT of time reading and learning so I know how to fix something ahead of time.
Now, I'm do a lot of reading on programming languages and coding. Sometimes, I think I'm in over my head with it, though. But, the only way to learn is to read and by "hands on" experience. So, I'll wait til the Kaiser comes out to buy it and start applying some of the stuff I'm learning to the Wizard when it won't matter if I muck it up. . .
This is fantastic. Glad you posted Newbie2. Wish other ladies here would follow suit. Like to see the ladies win this cause the men are slacking by just veiwing and not posting.
Thanks for voting Newbie2...
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LOL!! Yes, I'm a FEMALE geek and proud of it. Some of you already knew that, though (like Shogunmark, meschle, Dr. P. and vijay -- among others)
I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- I've flashed my Wizard with more ROMS than Quaker's got oats. For me, it's a POWER issue that I can do anything a MAN can do -- and just as well, if not better.
I used to just build desktop systems for myself, my family and friends, but then I got my Wizard and found this forum and I've become an INCURABLE addict. I just HAVE to have the newest ROM that hits the forums.
I don't think you'll find any of my posts asking about how to do something because I don't want to look like a "dumb female". Rather, I spend a LOT of time reading and learning so I know how to fix something ahead of time.
Now, I'm do a lot of reading on programming languages and coding. Sometimes, I think I'm in over my head with it, though. But, the only way to learn is to read and by "hands on" experience. So, I'll wait til the Kaiser comes out to buy it and start applying some of the stuff I'm learning to the Wizard when it won't matter if I muck it up. . .
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Totally agree with you, I am also a female and now reading hard on this forum to make my first cook rom for my lovely hermes
??? 3 female posters. only 2 women in the poll total so far.
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??? 3 female posters. only 2 women in the poll total so far.
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Is it really that surprising? Male geeks seem to be vast majority....
I've never seen a good looking woman that is geak (technique interested)..so...now im wondering..
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Bram87 said:
I've never seen a good looking woman that is geak (technique interested)..so...now im wondering..
ROFL
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. . . probably 'cause we're too busy tweaking our phones (and picking up after the MEN) to care how we look. LMAO!!!
Going have to disagree here. I've been in meetings and worked closely along side with several women that were very attractive. I work at the photonic layer and some of these women are truly geeks. (Never judge a book by its cover)
I forgot to mention the rules, lowest number wins
There have been 438 views on this thread thus far. Tells you who all is just browsing and willing to participate
Bram87 said:
I've never seen a good looking woman that is geak (technique interested)..so...now im wondering..
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3 women?? What the hell?? Men rule! We're the elite!! Ha!
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LOL!! Yes, I'm a FEMALE geek and proud of it. Some of you already knew that, though (like Shogunmark, meschle, Dr. P. and vijay -- among others)
I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- I've flashed my Wizard with more ROMS than Quaker's got oats. For me, it's a POWER issue that I can do anything a MAN can do -- and just as well, if not better.
I used to just build desktop systems for myself, my family and friends, but then I got my Wizard and found this forum and I've become an INCURABLE addict. I just HAVE to have the newest ROM that hits the forums.
I don't think you'll find any of my posts asking about how to do something because I don't want to look like a "dumb female". Rather, I spend a LOT of time reading and learning so I know how to fix something ahead of time.
Now, I'm do a lot of reading on programming languages and coding. Sometimes, I think I'm in over my head with it, though. But, the only way to learn is to read and by "hands on" experience. So, I'll wait til the Kaiser comes out to buy it and start applying some of the stuff I'm learning to the Wizard when it won't matter if I muck it up. . .
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Fair play!
Girls geeks have their non-physical sexiness. I like girls with BIG phones (e.g. HTC series, SonyE P900 series, etc) makes looks more sophisticated rather than just face and dress. And girls talking Linux and programmings are sexy in a way.. probably it makes them looks smarter I like smart girls.
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The only thing I wonder about is why some women want things that men have just because men have them. That was the old 60s/70s feminism - we want what men have. Since then the movement grew up and now in the main it is more about women going for the things they want, whether or not these are things men do or want.
So I worry about your statement :
"For me, it's a POWER issue that I can do anything a MAN can do -- and just as well, if not better."
Who gives a sh** about whether a man can do it or not, it's whether you want to do it or not that matters.
As a famous feminist Germain Greer once said "comparing ourselves to men serves only to demean us and make us look weak, as if we looked up to men and strive to be as good as they are. More to the point is whether we can achieve the things we want to achieve without reference to men at all"
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I remember the "power struggle" of the Women's Movement back in the late 60's and early 70's, since I was just graduating High School at that time. So, some of that propaganda has stayed with me over the years. But I'm afraid the old adage of "A woman has to work twice as hard to achieve twice as much to be considered half as good as a man" is still the norm in the business world, unfortunately. And you still hear the assinine gossip about any woman that actually WORKS her way to the top SLEPT her way to the top. While women have made great strides in the business community in the past 30 years, it's still considered a "man's world" out there.
But to put your anxiety about my statement to rest -- I do it to prove to MYSELF that I can do it -- because I WANT to do it. And I actually was echoing the "brand" put on me by some of my co-workers about being a "female geek". A geek is a geek is a geek -- doesn't matter whether they're maile or female. It's like I've contracted some type of communicable disease. But when THEY have problems, guess who they come to?? LOL!!
I'm an independent spirit and actually my worst fear is ever having to depend on ANYONE for anything. So, I've learned to learn to do for myself. And -- at the end of the day -- I can honestly say I've done all I can do and feel good about what I accomplished. . .
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A geek is a geek is a geek -- doesn't matter whether they're maile or female.
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That is somewhat not true, sex does play a part in certain (not all) things/situations. Take Lara Croft, of Tomb Raider, for example, I don't think the game itself will be a hit if you have a muscle guys doing all those little moves "Action girls" are still currently not a norm yet, and hence made them unique, so does girl-geeks. Guy-geeks are usually marked as 'geek', while girl-geeks may be marked as 'intelligent'. Same goes with a guy on certain subject, girl-cooks are 'nice', while guy-cooks are sexy. Guy-presidents are.. *yawn*.. girl-presidents are WOW.
And I remember this from a movie..
Men with grey hairs are sexy, women with grey hairs are just old.
Women with breasts are sexy, men with breasts are ....
ps: Hanmin's law.. nice Lets tag the geeks
women are the backbone of the world
men have highly easy to mutate y cromosoms
and a stable x cromosom
women have 2 x so if 1 is bad they got the other
evolution is in mutation which is the Y cromosom so this is where we adapt
so
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6547675.stm
would be bad for human kind
less small mutation to adapt our spieces
men are in general more extreme then females
their IQ curse is more flat meaning they are more present in the
extreme high iq and also in the extreme low iq
both places extremes where people dont
prosper
being in the middle where most women reside is
the backbone of the world really
Rudegar said:
women are the backbone of the world
men have highly easy to mutate y cromosoms
and a stable x cromosom
women have 2 x so if 1 is bad they got the other
evolution is in mutation which is the Y cromosom so this is where we adapt
so
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6547675.stm
would be bad for human kind
less small mutation to adapt our spieces
men are in general more extreme then females
their IQ curse is more flat meaning they are more present in the
extreme high iq and also in the extreme low iq
both places extremes where people dont
prosper
being in the middle where most women reside is
the backbone of the world really
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i bet that makes a great pick up line.. lol
mikechannon said:
@rudegar
Mmm. well since women aren't the backbone here at XDA-Dev, then by your case that must be because XDA-Dev is at one of the male extremes. Either very low or very high IQ. Maybe we should let newbie2 decide the answer!
Mike
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Let's just say I've seen both ends of the spectrum on here and leave it at that.
And -- just so you don't think I spend ALL my time on here and don't do anything else, at the present I'm multi-tasking. . . have a chicken in the smoker for supper, doing laundry, AND setting up my new GPS software.
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For me, it's a POWER issue that I can do anything a MAN can do -- and just as well, if not better.
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What about flashing Linux on your phone ? AFAIK no man has done it yet
PS. Hm, wizard may be a tough choice for linux.
cr2 said:
What about flashing Linux on your phone ? AFAIK no man has done it yet
PS. Hm, wizard may be a tough choice for linux.
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Maybe there is a missing (harware) link, like the SonyE P900 phone??
Guys. Pray for me. I'm small and slow (kinda) and PROBABLY won't make the team. I say probably because they don't make cuts. Anywho. Like I said, pray for me.
So just incase you mother frickers didn't know, it's me. G1BRICKED/OG. Me spinks he's leaving too. Lets be honest man. It's high school. If you want to know more, ohh never mind it got deleted. But anyway, I've spent my life on the internet, 'bout time I move on. I have more to focus on. Friends. Family. Football. HIGH SCHOOL. Homework. Projects. Getting a girlfriend (Me? Get a girl? Yeah right!) Etc... And BTW, I'm only doing this because I'm mad at you guys for being meanie pantses. I mean, lesbihonsts,... you know what I mean. So I guess this is goodbye... again. And if you're going to rant about how lame this Thread is, just PM me so I can delete it. THANKS!
*BTW, MATH LESSON XP!
Purple Drama Llama = 100% Greatness of XDA.
He split it between me an M_T_M when he left.
G1BRICKED/OG = 50% M_T_M = 50%
Now that I'm leaving, congratz M_T_M
M_T_M = 100% Greatness of XDA Off-Topic.
BOW FOOS BOW! I PITTY THA FOO WHO DON'T BOW!
Bye </3
...it was U all time...no waaayyy.
Honestly, I wish all the best little buddy. Be confident of yourself and give the best of you so you have no regrets.
Remember XDA will be always here (and probably us too )
Good Luck little buddy,
Lol. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DIDN'T KNOOOOWWW!!!
Thanks man. My cousin said the same thing and I guess it's true.
Lmaoo. I'll probably check in once in a while and all soo yeah. Lol. I'll finish it tonight.
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Lol. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DIDN'T KNOOOOWWW!!!
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Don't, I was sarcastic.......I knew it was you long time ago
Regarding your footbal trial, let us know how it went. You should post it on youtube just like your singing (remember?).
Good luck
Oh God. PLEASE don't remind me.
Good Luck G1/OG/Android <3er/I get confused now! (I had a funny feeling it was you )
I'm sure you'll do fine, and good luck with the football, and life in general.
I don't know what happened etc with you quitting in the first place but still, it has been fun reading your posts - some made me laugh.
Take care
kind of had a hunch it was you, or some other pubescent kid....
how about you don't leave this time. It's obvious that you are hooked to this place. Keep the account and check it from time to time. Then when you are older you can come back and see how frustrating you could be.
Good luck with football. Even if you are small, it is fun to run aroundand hit people. I was a runt back in the day and even I got to joe theisman someone:
m.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&client=mv-google&xl=xl_blazer&hl=en&xl=xl_blazer&v=PQ1iVRRu6w0
Between G1 and llama, there might be a movie plot there somewhere.
Later G1, if it is true.
obtw: Clear wire bill reveals nothing.
good day.
Lmaoo. Pads and all. I got tackled today by my friend just to see how it'd hurt. I sat there LAUGHING! It was halarious. Before that, one of my friends tried to tackle me... I'm standing there like "Do people push you when they try to hug you." He was trying to tackle me so I let him get it hahaa. But yeah. I'll try lol. It's worth the shot.
And @chopper the dog - If he told you that, it's private information so you should expect a call soon... lol jk
And thanks for the obtw.
It seems everytime I get worked up about something (today it happens to be fan boys... Pathetic bunch of children back to topic)
I feel the need to rant/vent my anger in the form of an on-line blog.
Do any of you guys think I should start? I mean, a ranting blog?
Also, dont suppose you guus know any decent blogs with such material?
I enjoy venting my anger, maybe someone else anger will help
Maybe a youtube channel or something?
lonelykatana said:
It seems everytime I get worked up about something (today it happens to be fan boys... Pathetic bunch of children back to topic)
I feel the need to rant/vent my anger in the form of an on-line blog.
Do any of you guys think I should start? I mean, a ranting blog?
Also, dont suppose you guus know any decent blogs with such material?
I enjoy venting my anger, maybe someone else anger will help
Maybe a youtube channel or something?
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Uh I know that urge but if I was to write a log like that I would be banned from XDA immediately (because of my hate for... Well I can't even tell...) But yeah such a blog would give a good laugh hehe
Yeah, just don't go racist .
Sean Kennedy used to do a lot of rants back in the day, there was another one in the same sort fo vain. Incredible 2 or something silly like that. I'll ask my brother later to see if he remembers.
(They are audio rants)
Ok long story short I'm a 2nd year college student and I've worked at a gas station/convenience store for about 2 years and some change. I'm a huge tech person and love mobile phones (which xda member doesn't). I recently applied for a position at a best buy mobile opening up next month and got an interview tomorrow morning and I'm so nervous. Any pointers???? Tips??. I believe I can sell a phone to someone easily. For example. "the evo 4g is a wonderful phone and may be one of the best phone's on the sprint network. It has lightning fast data speeds thanks to sprint's 4g network and a beautiful 4.3 inch screen. All that packaged with a great mobile OS called android. The camera on it is fantastic it includes 720p recording and there is even an hdmi port on the device to playback movies on your big screen at home. The 1ghz snapdragon makes the phone extremely fast and it is great for multitasking." and etc I'd include more specs and ask what features they are looking for on a phone and tell them what the phone can do to meet their requirements. Any tips please help I'm so nervous
Everyone thinks they will be so enthusiastic when selling tech. I work at a computer repair shop/store, and trust me, customers are way to stupid t care what you have to say. All they want to know is if they can make a phone call, text, update their FB status and take a picture of their son drowning.
Also if you are a regular consumer, and reading this, yes, you are stupid.
As the interview part. Get some rest, come in for the interview about 15 minutes earlier, smile, dress nicely, smile, don't sweat, smile, be respectful of your interviewer, smile, have any and all paper work ready, and don't forget to smile. Also, brush your teeth and smile. Did I say smile? Don't make it a fake smile, but a relaxed smile. And not a smirk because then they will think you think you're too good for this job.
jaszek said:
Everyone thinks they will be so enthusiastic when selling tech. I work at a computer repair shop/store, and trust me, customers are way to stupid t care what you have to say. All they want to know is if they can make a phone call, text, update their FB status and take a picture of their son drowning.
Also if you are a regular consumer, and reading this, yes, you are stupid.
As the interview part. Get some rest, come in for the interview about 15 minutes earlier, smile, dress nicely, smile, don't sweat, smile, be respectful of your interviewer, smile, have any and all paper work ready, and don't forget to smile. Also, brush your teeth and smile. Did I say smile? Don't make it a fake smile, but a relaxed smile. And not a smirk because then they will think you think you're too good for this job.
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Thnx for the response. I'm extremely nervous still. Should go to sleep soon but want some tips first. I don't have a resume hopefully that won't affect the interview but I have some black dress pants a nice grey sweater and some black loafers for the interview.
Any idea's on questions they may ask?
"Why do you want this job?"
"What makes you think you're good for this job?"
"What makes you better then everybody else applying for this position?"
"What's your name?"
"How old are you?"(if you look young)
"What's your number?" <<<<<This is a trick question. If they don't ask you, but tell you they'll call you back, guess what, they ain't callin you back. lol
"Do you like oral sex?"
"Would you do sexual favors to get this job?"
Ok Kidding with the last two, but you get the general point. The interview will last about 10 or 15 minutes so you don't have to worry.
Also, I might want to mention you are talking to someone who never had a job interview. lol. But don't worry, I went to business school so they made us learn as if we had an interview the next day.
lol thanks. I just need to find a way to relax. Idk why I interact with customers on the regular at my job and suggest things to them sure it's mostly chips or a drink but I'm used to interacting with people I just meet. I just want to get a new job sooooo bad
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lol thanks. I just need to find a way to relax. Idk why I interact with customers on the regular at my job and suggest things to them sure it's mostly chips or a drink but I'm used to interacting with people I just meet. I just want to get a new job sooooo bad
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Weed. Just kidding.....kinda
booyakasha said:
Weed. Just kidding.....kinda
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Lol if only it was possible. Take a few puffs and when the interviewer asks me why my eyes look shut I say its because I'm asian I kid I kid I kid.
When I'm cross-interviewing the sales guys... well, here's what I look for:
1. Intelligence - the ability to obtain and retain knowledge. Simple stuff like knowing some info about the company and the tech, etc. Bonus points for understanding the industry and its players, especially if they understand the company's positioning compared to its competitors.
2. Coherence & communication - the ability of the salesperson to present the idea and information that the customer will be able to understand
3. Control of vocal tone - for salespeople who deal directly with customers, having a good tone of voice can "hypnotize" the customers.
4. Physical presentation - I'm not looking for Miss Universe, but dress appropriately. A good way of dressing will be to dress according to the dress-code of the company or slightly overdress. Only slightly.
5. Passion - I must be able to see that you have a passion in the industry, in yourself and in the things that you do. If I see that you lack the energy/drive, you'll be hard-pressed to get hired in a highly rewarding position.
Do note that we are hiring sales people who earn at least 50% more than their peers, so the bar is set pretty high up.
Don't worry about tech-stuff, because that'll come in a briefing package. Don't worry about sales tricks either, because seniors will teach you if you ask nicely.
jaszek said:
"Why do you want this job?"
"What makes you think you're good for this job?"
"What makes you better then everybody else applying for this position?"
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these .
not jokes , u gotta prepare for these type of bs questions ! look em up on google "bull**** interview questions"
whew interview went good. Even had to correct the guy because he asked me if I heard about the swift for sprint and I said no and he said really? and I said wait what manufacturer and he said HTC and I asked do you mean the shift with the qwerty keyboard and he said "yea that's it you might know more then me" he said he'll call today to let me know if I got the job.
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Everyone thinks they will be so enthusiastic when selling tech. I work at a computer repair shop/store, and trust me, customers are way to stupid t care what you have to say. All they want to know is if they can make a phone call, text, update their FB status and take a picture of their son drowning.
Also if you are a regular consumer, and reading this, yes, you are stupid.
As the interview part. Get some rest, come in for the interview about 15 minutes earlier, smile, dress nicely, smile, don't sweat, smile, be respectful of your interviewer, smile, have any and all paper work ready, and don't forget to smile. Also, brush your teeth and smile. Did I say smile? Don't make it a fake smile, but a relaxed smile. And not a smirk because then they will think you think you're too good for this job.
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You forgot to tell him how important smiling is!
telmoabff said:
You forgot to tell him how important smiling is!
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of course, just imagine you have a clown in front of you
Just remember they are people.
They are looking for someone that not only isn't stupid, but someone they can get along with.
They know they are going to have to train you - any knowledge you have before hand can and will help - but isn't the deciding factor in you getting the job.
Although the job doesn't require a resume - if you had one you'd probably be a step ahead of the other 9 billion stoners trying to get a job there.
Do not dress like a slob - but don't OVER dress either - the slacks/sweater is going to be fine. Can't tell you how many times I've seen people show up in full clown suits for a call center job - and here I am in the Summer wearing a t-shirt and shorts with a ball cap on.
Practice interviewing with someone your comfortable with - even if the questions are BS - it helps.
And I have interviewed at least 1000 people - and I can tell you - if your relaxed, dressed appropriately, don't bull**** me, and at least convey to me in an intelligent manner that you know what your talking about - you would be hired.
And.. if you don't get the job - don't sweat it. Just means some uber nerd ended up working for them instead of you. Might be a blessing in disguise
avgjoegeek said:
Can't tell you how many times I've seen people show up in full clown suits for a call center job -
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..thanks for the tip ...now I know where I can definitely find a more descent job
mcp2009 said:
whew interview went good. Even had to correct the guy because he asked me if I heard about the swift for sprint and I said no and he said really? and I said wait what manufacturer and he said HTC and I asked do you mean the shift with the qwerty keyboard and he said "yea that's it you might know more then me" he said he'll call today to let me know if I got the job. Next step if I get it is drug test. I hope I pass, took like 4 hits on a one hitter on new years eve (I know dumb) and I smoke bout 3 or 4 hits a month. So scared I guess I'll buy a home test first
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Congrats dude
(And lol )
update!!! Got the job!! Training on monday
mcp2009 said:
update!!! Got the job!! Training on monday
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Yay! Congrats! When are you gonna buy us a proverbial beer?
When it comes to selling, I would suggest that you should start with asking questions.
Sure for you the EVO is an awesome phone but alot of people are turned off by the size. Etc.
zizux said:
When it comes to selling, I would suggest that you should start with asking questions.
Sure for you the EVO is an awesome phone but alot of people are turned off by the size. Etc.
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I heard a lot of girls are actually turned on by the size.
Well done!
How the worm turns !!! Androids have become the fanboys they use to depise .Man I am having some serious doubts as to the openness of this community. This week I have witnessed grown people act like total imbeciles because there side possibly got scooped on an app.. Then a relentless wave of fanboys bash amd insult people becasue they are loyal to dev.. I tried all day to have a genuine threaad only to have it deleted after several pages of usefull talk and interested people having a great discussion. The internet is not as free as we all would believe and this post might not see the light of day .
Freedom of speech, that's all that is I have no problem with your opinion as I have no problem with their's. People will always support their own opinion regardless of how old they are especially if it has recently become extremely popular. That's just life.
-If ignorance is bliss why aren't you smiling?-
twitch153 said:
Freedom of speech, that's all that is I have no problem with your opinion as I have no problem with their's. People will always support their own opinion regardless of how old they are especially if it has recently become extremely popular. That's just life.
-If ignorance is bliss why aren't you smiling?-
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This.
People are people, doesn't matter if they own an ithing or an Android.
DirkGently1 said:
This.
People are people, doesn't matter if they own an ithing or an Android.
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Exactly, I agree with you. It's just human nature haha
-If ignorance is bliss why aren't you smiling?-
When are people going to learn that I am always right and they are always wrong? [/sarcasm]
kdj67f said:
When are people going to learn that I am always right and they are always wrong? [/sarcasm]
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Right at the moment you start listening to everything I say.
iphone-developers.com
goodbye
kdj67f said:
When are people going to learn that I am always right and they are always wrong? [/sarcasm]
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But you're only right until i am right and then you're clearly wrong, unless someone else is clearly right in which case either one of us, or both, could clearly be wrong...unless the person who thought he was right was clearly wrong in the first place in which case nobody knows who is right or wrong any more and we'll all just argue for the sake of it
I hope that clarifies the situation!
Freedom of speech...just watch what you say... I know what yall are saying ..I agree and trust neo can take it just as much as I dish it out... and I know how to flip the off switch on the virtual world .. this time was just jumping through all the political hoops on here ,just to have stuff deleted when they couldn't get me off topic ..
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Freedom of speech...just watch what you say... I know what yall are saying ..I agree and trust neo can take it just as much as I dish it out... and I know how to flip the off switch on the virtual world .. this time was just jumping through all the political hoops on here ,just to have stuff deleted when they couldn't get me off topic ..
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Exactly!
Well, i'm glad we got all that cleared up
It's a funny thing what insecurity will do to a person...
I lost a little respect . I willl endeavour to persevere .. I hope the people that freaked and show their ass because the mighty dev they worship was not first at something spectacular might yet realize that all the spin in the world can't undo the damage to their own reputations..