Got one of those Weber grills. Very excited to immediately use but of course I need the instructions. But the instructions have no words–just a bunch of pictures with numbers and arrows. I cannot translate those arrows and numbers into actual assembly. But, fortunately, I am the parent of two young women one of whom is home. In less than 15 minutes, it is assembled and will be used at once. I am a Luddite.
mraberns
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been there, funny, right on!
Understood. Glad you had folks who could put the grill together.
Thank heavens for our children, they know so much more than we ever did!
Kids know everything, don’t they? My husband was a computer major in college (49 years ago). We have to turn to one of our children for all things computer-related these days (and she lives in Seattle, we are outside of Boston). Our children frequently remind us that we are dinosaurs.
I understand your predicament entirely.
No you’re not exactly a Luddite, you’re just over 30!
I get this. I’m just like you, a words person.
I would agree–not a Luddite, just not the sort who does well with pictures alone. Word to the wise: don’t try origami–the picture instructions would drive you crazy. As with so many things, “it takes a village”, so be thankful for your lovely daughters. You undoubtedly contribute your bit as the elder.
Wordless instructions can work, but they need to be correct and well thought out. Same is, of course, true for instructions with words. The worst I have seen is a set of instructions in a dozen or so languages, with diagrams, all printed on one 8×10 sheet of paper.