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He dropped my iPhone!
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As a lawyer, well, nevermind. I think everyone knows my solution
Yep... Client hires you. You sue the guy who caused say $200 in damage (if you can assign value to cosmetic damage) for the cost of a new iPhone (unsubsidized perhaps $600 or so).
Plus, sue for attorneys fees.
And, the person getting sued loses, you win big and get a lot of money for fees, and the person who hired you gets his phone fixed.
Works pretty good for you
(just messing with you)Personally, I'd rather just spend the money and get a new phone and move on with life. Not worth the time or effort unless you just wanted to make someone pay big for an accident.
With a product like the iPhone, it should never be handed to anyone else without first cautioning them about how delicate it is. And, you should give them a stern warning about it prior to handing it over.
Only those who are intimately familiar with Apple's products, or who have handled Apple's iPhone, or perhaps those who suffered through the first generation of iPod Nanos and the glossy black iPod's will understand how delicate some of Apple's stuff really is.
Your average person who isn't hooked on all things Apple will assume that it can survive the same treatment as any other brand phone or music player.
I know of a few first time Apple buyers who are quite surprised at how little it takes to kill an iPhone. Even if you don't drop it hard enough to cause physical damage, it can still stop working properly. One guy (an acquaintance) recently discovered that his iPhone will only now play every 8th song in his music playlist since it got bumped.
Now, I go to one of those snobby private rich kid schools. In Texas. I hate it. So many of the kids don't appreciate what they have, and many of them get a new car for their 16th birthday with almost no strings attached (I got a used car for Christmas, but the string is that I will eventually have to pay back my dad when I get a job). So it comes as no surprise that many kids have iPhones, and a good lot of them have cracked screens. High school kids, whattareyagonnado?
But then my sister in the middle school is ranting about one of her classmates (6th grade) who has already gone through 3 iPhones, each one of them broken, and her parents didn't think twice about getting her a new one each time, like it was a $10 t-shirt or something.
She actually got the first one signed by "Hannah Montana". After she broke it. Miley reportedly made the comment that she had gone through two before giving up and getting a cheaper, more durable phone.
So many people just don't get the concept of responsibility. But what's sad is when the parents are so obviously to blame - as is the case for 90% of the ignorant snobbery that happens in my school.
money = love
STATEMENT=FALSE
"Take responsibility for your actions, because ultimately they cannot be returned and it will be other people who have to live with your defective merchandise." (*ahem* M$) - Me
But then my sister in the middle school is ranting about one of her classmates (6th grade) who has already gone through 3 iPhones, each one of them broken, and her parents didn't think twice about getting her a new one each time, like it was a $10 t-shirt or something.
She actually got the first one signed by "Hannah Montana". After she broke it. Miley reportedly made the comment that she had gone through two before giving up and getting a cheaper, more durable phone.
So many people just don't get the concept of responsibility. But what's sad is when the parents are so obviously to blame - as is the case for 90% of the ignorant snobbery that happens in my school.
money = love
STATEMENT=FALSE
"Take responsibility for your actions, because ultimately they cannot be returned and it will be other people who have to live with your defective merchandise." (*ahem* M$) - Me
my iphone 3g 8gb got all scratched when my friend dropped it down some stone steps, it wasn't perfect anymore so i had to replace it, estimates from the apple woman are 146 GBP about $300 which sounded really good, until you realize they wont give you your old one back... Im just waiting for the box and ill shout at whichever unfortunate apple rep. i get to that they will send m a new one plus my old scratched one back... then i can make money out of this debacle.
Sometimes we ridicule the snobs only to find out that we are one too.
You do make some points that demonstrate the behavior of some. And, it is true that some people don't appreciate the luxuries they are afforded.
But, your delivery indicates that you are one of the snobby kids. You just fit in a slightly different clique and perhaps don't have the abundant cash they do. But, you don't need money or luxuries to be a snob.
You'll grow up and mature. And, hopefully the delivery of your ideas will mature as well. But, the attitude in your posting (the way your words come across) indicates that you are not significantly different from those you complain of. Just have a slightly different perspective is all.
With experience and time, that will all change. Just tone it down a bit. Accept that they have money. And, concern yourself more with yourself.
From my perspective, that you've gained benefit of a car without saving up for it in advance through your own hard work would indicate that you've got it easy.
I worked my childhood, and anything I needed (more accurately "Wanted" ) beyond the standard necessities of food, essential clothing, and shelter were provided by my own funds.
While I worked and earned money before this, I was responsible for earning my own income fully by the age of 10. And, things that you take for granted were provided out of my own income. Even the bed I slept on came out of my own money.
I don't find that harsh. And, I consider that as having quite easy compared to what others may have had growing up.
I learned responsibility. I learned to work and provide. And, I learned some valuable lessons from those I worked with in the real world. Mind you, I wasn't working typical kid jobs. Rather, I was working in the real world earning a paycheck. I just wasn't permitted to disclose my age to the customers (I wasn't of working age, and I looked older than I was - and carried myself well). Serious guesses by some placed me at around 20 by just over 10, and at 30 by 15. I just had a build, behavior, and nature that didn't show my true age.
Fortunately, I don't look like I'm 15 or 20 years older than I am now
There will always be kids that have it easier than yourself. And, there will always be kids that have it worse than you could possibly imagine.
I consider myself to have had a good childhood. I consider my life in general to have been mostly fortunate.
I'm less concerned with social status than most. I could claim high ranking I guess if I cared. But, I'm happy just being a person. And, if you can ignore the rest and focus on just being happy with yourself, then that's all you need.
Don't worry about those other kids. Don't compare yourself to those other kids.
Focus on yourself, and focus on who you want to be.
The comparisons you draw now, only serve to make you look envious and a snob in your own way.
Perhaps I had a unique situation in school. But, I didn't care about social class, or money. I was equally accepted and comfortable with kids of every class. I could hang out with just about anyone I wanted. The preppy types, the nerds, the chemically induced / or shall we say chemically relaxed, and even the rich kids.
It didn't really matter to me. And, since I didn't care, it didn't really matter to them. So, the preppy kids saw me with the nerds messing around. Who cares. So, the stoners saw me with the jocks... Who cares. The rich kids saw me with the stoners (or even under the influence) who cares. I hung out with whoever I wanted when I wanted.
Social class is only an issue when you let it be one. Drop the attitudes, just be a fun and interesting person to be around, and you'll fit in everywhere.
I could jump from one group to the next quite easy. I still get along with people of various lifestyles and social classes.
In the end, it is you who will determine whether you fit in. You don't have to change to be accepted. Just be yourself and don't care whether you fit a mold.
But, first and foremost, don't fool yourself into thinking that it's only "them" that are the snobs.
Actually, by the scriptures, you'd not be entitled an iPhone. And, most definitely the iPhone worshiping (or Apple Worshipping) that goes on in this circle would definitely be against scripture.
Of course, so would talks of suing (but, that one depends a bit on interpretation).
And, then there's always the forgiveness thing.
Oh, and the turn the other cheek thing.
And....
If you think that the iPhone is bad, then the N95 is purely demonic. If the screen is slid up to show the keypad then it has been known to be broken clean in half...
That of course depends on which scripture you are referring to and whether said individual adheres to the beliefs in those scriptures. One should always remember that ones beliefs are not universal. Faith is faith, it is not fact.
I could go on, but I will save myself the drama because usually one close minded individual or several jump in with their "my belief is holier than thou" attitude that just leads to problems.
I love when people ask if they can get a replacement from Apple when THEY damage their own phone. You wonder why we have to pay so much for warranties and such it is because of people like you who attempt to return items that aren't truly defective other than that fact you friend wasn't agile enough to hold onto a phone.
have him buy you a new one or deal with it, but Apple doesn't owe you anything.
have him buy you a new one or deal with it, but Apple doesn't owe you anything.
Everyone wants to see my iPhone all the time. I get so skiddish just giving it to them, just because of the way they hold it, and play with it. It makes me even more nervous when I have it naked.
Im the same with my touch. When ever my friends are playing games or something i get like wow stop it ur gunna break or drop it and there like ow get real im not going to drop it.
Yer I'm to over protective of my touch
Im the same with my touch. When ever my friends are playing games or something i get like wow stop it ur gunna break or drop it and there like ow get real im not going to drop it.
Yer I'm to over protective of my touch
Well, accidents do happen, but I think the fact that the OP's friend laughed at dropping the iPhone kinda negates any goodwill there. I would definitely expect him to pay for repairing or replacing the phone.
As for Apple products being delicate: they're not really so. Cosmetically, yes, they demand some better care, but that's mainly because so much goes into the cosmetic look of the phone. Functionally though, I've seen lots of scratched up, beat up Apple products work just fine and last a long time. They just don't look much nicer than the other beat up, scratched up, well worn devices out there.
It would be nice if the OP could post pictures though, that way we could see how bad the damage is. Some scuffs and marks might be pretty well hidden if you place an Invisible Shield or BistSkinzEver film on the casing.
As for Apple products being delicate: they're not really so. Cosmetically, yes, they demand some better care, but that's mainly because so much goes into the cosmetic look of the phone. Functionally though, I've seen lots of scratched up, beat up Apple products work just fine and last a long time. They just don't look much nicer than the other beat up, scratched up, well worn devices out there.
It would be nice if the OP could post pictures though, that way we could see how bad the damage is. Some scuffs and marks might be pretty well hidden if you place an Invisible Shield or BistSkinzEver film on the casing.
Even though it's cosmetic, the iPhone is like a high-end sports car, all about looks. If your friend test drove your Ferrari, if only we all had one, and he accidentally scrapped it against something, putting a huge scuff in the paint, and LAUGHS, he sure as hell would pay the $1000-$5000 to fix that paint job. But again, if I had a Ferrari, I'm sure I'd have the cash
Though, if a good old friend drops my iphone, only causing a scuff, even in the metal, I'd be incredibly outraged no matter what. If he sure seemed upset, paused in fear to my reaction, and eternally sorry, I'd know it was an accident and not hold him to it. Except maybe use it as a guilt trip now and then maybe get me a case to cover it up.
If he laughed, I'm not sure I'd be calling him a friend, or maybe something mentally wrong with him to not know the seriousness of the iPhone.
Though, if a good old friend drops my iphone, only causing a scuff, even in the metal, I'd be incredibly outraged no matter what. If he sure seemed upset, paused in fear to my reaction, and eternally sorry, I'd know it was an accident and not hold him to it. Except maybe use it as a guilt trip now and then maybe get me a case to cover it up.
If he laughed, I'm not sure I'd be calling him a friend, or maybe something mentally wrong with him to not know the seriousness of the iPhone.
Ask to see is Cell phone and with 2 hands go snap, " opps I just broke your cell phone" If it was a REAL friend he would have offered to repair or replace it for you, maybe time for a new circle of trust?
Yep... Client hires you. You sue the guy who caused say $200 in damage (if you can assign value to cosmetic damage) for the cost of a new iPhone (unsubsidized perhaps $600 or so).
Plus, sue for attorneys fees.
And, the person getting sued loses, you win big and get a lot of money for fees, and the person who hired you gets his phone fixed.
Works pretty good for you
Well no, that is pretty much it
Well, I deal with Tax Issues though but I have plenty of friends who could win such a suit