People always want my help in fixing computers, some of them are only friends because I help them. Sucks, I feel like they’re using me, even family members. They pay nothing.
It depends on how you are giving that information. Did they ask for help or did you just volunteer the directions? People so not like to be embarrassed and just telling someone what to do without them asking for help is a good way to make them embarrassed.
Whenever I give someone help, I don’t ask them if I can help them. I also don’t volunteer my help either. I ask them what they are doing.
They will usually respond that they are trying to do something.
Then I ask them if they tried certain things. We usually try a few things before they resist if they are going to.
If they ever say, “I don’t need your help.”, I say, “I’m not helping you.”
Then when they inevitably say, “Yes you are!” I say, “You’re welcome.”
To be fair, this has worked both wonderfully and horribly in different situations. I still like it though.
Hmm I don’t necessarily have to tell them… that is not my responsibility… the thing is that there is literally no instructions given at the beginning and I just sort of ask around and “figure” it out.
I never order them to do things and I tell them upfront that I am NOT your boss.
This one colleague that had to be sent home because he was intoxicated and being belligerent towards me. It they insist calling me boss and try to have me accountable for their actions