Wheee! I have my cell phone back. The lady who helped me was from Egypt!
By The Horse
@TheHorse (220245)
Walnut Creek, California
December 4, 2024 12:11pm CST
I spent about two hours on the phone yesterday morning, trying to get my cell phone working again. After being transferred a few times, I wound up with a lady from Egypt who spoke decent English, and could could actually understand me.
My cell phone is now up and running. We had to replace the sim card an then program the phone to accept it.
Near the end of our phone call, I asked her were she was from. She said Egypt. I complimented her on her English, and we chatted a bit about training for "overseas" phone techs working for American companies.
She told me that she learned English partially through watching British soap operas and movies, both with subtitles. I told her that an American friend of mine had moved to Austria and learned German in the same way.
I could go on. But the bottom line is that I have access to the internet on my cell phone again.
I'll attach a photo of the JBLs I am working on right now. The oiling has begun. I took this photo a couple of days ago. The camera on my phone never stopped working.
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11 responses
@popciclecold (39510)
• United States
4 Dec
It sucks being without a phone or internet. Glad you have them back.
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@kaylachan (71785)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Dec
I'm glad you have a working phone, that's wonderful!
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Dec
@kaylachan I hope things keep working.
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@RasmaSandra (80736)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Dec
Glad you got your cell phone working again, Best of luck with the speakers,
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@akalinus (43371)
• United States
4 Dec
I had to change my phone number with a new phone. It's a long story; I won't get into that. Anyway, I spent four hours on the phone over two days trying to get into my bank account so I could pay bills. It was a nightmare. I know I will have a lot more trouble. I had the other number for years, and it is attached to everything online.
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@Orson_Kart (6842)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec
@JudyEv The phrase “you can’t polish a turd’ has the same meaning as ‘you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear’. Much less vulgar! 
Polish up on your French means exactly that, “n’est pas?” 
Polish up on your French means exactly that, “n’est pas?” 2 people like this
@aureategloom (11398)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
5 Dec
it's good that you can use your phone again.
i think that many people learn English the same way - shows, movies and music.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec
@aureategloom I'll check it out. Actually, re-learning French through music is a real possibility for me. It's the kind of thing I would do during the evenings when I am relaxing.
@aureategloom (11398)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
5 Dec
@TheHorse good idea, or listening to music. i used to "translate" songs to bosnian and i would be so proud of myself when i didn't have to look up any words
speaking of French and music, i want to share this song. i was in awe during his performance at Eurovision:
speaking of French and music, i want to share this song. i was in awe during his performance at Eurovision:Your browser isn’t supported anymore. Update it to get the best YouTube experience and our latest features. Learn moreRemind me later
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
5 Dec
I'm glad your phone is working again. I've never spoken to anyone from Egypt. The last person I spoke with was from the Caribbean. Your JBLs are looking good. Have a great day.
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@MarieCoyle (38702)
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6 Dec
I am glad your phone is working. Nearly every 'help' type of number I call, the person is overseas. I have Mediacom internet. If I call because there is a problem (not very often) the person taking the call is always from the Phiilipines, it seems.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec
@MarieCoyle That is funny! Have I mentioned that I bought my cell phone from some lady in the Philippines because a rooster was crowing in the background?
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@MarieCoyle (38702)
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6 Dec
@TheHorse
Sometimes I have to ask them what they said, I try to be polite and say something to the effect of ''could you repeat that, please?'' and then they usually can articulate a bit better and I understand them.
The funniest incident was once a worker from the Philippines. He was very nice and spoke clearly and fairly well. However, every 15 seconds or so, a rooster crowed--LOUDLY. I finally asked, why is the rooster there being so loud and he said he couldn't get them to go outside? So the chickens were in the house with him? But it was funny!
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