Whenever anyone does that to me I just assume they're having a spacey day and didn't think about what they were saying before they said it. I do it quite a bit, being sleep deprived and always the captain of the obvious, to the annoyance of my lab mates (who then turn around and do it back to me whenever any of my robots break). I've never noticed it as being a particularly "sexist" thing so much as it's an ego or not-thinking thing. After all, you were only talking to the cashier in passing, so maybe he didn't fully think about the answer.
That said, just out of curiosity -- how old are your rechargeable batteries? If they're more than a year old or if you're a particularly hardcore gamer (the batteries get recharged very often), then it could be that you've used up your charge capacity and need to by new rechargeable batteries. I don't own an Xbox, but I know that wireless controllers drain batteries like Woah, so I don't know that it's a problem with your controller so much as it's a battery problem. I'd try replacing the rechargeable batteries (get lithium ion if possible) and if that doesn't work THEN you have a legit problem with your controller and will probably want to either replace it or break out the internet, a soldering iron, and your willingness to void a few warranties. :D
Okay, I'm done derailing the conversation now -- just thought I'd try to make up for the clueless cashier and offer some (hopefully) helpful advice.
nnoo, i really think it's the controller - I charge the batteries (which I bought five days ago) all night, play for about an hour and they are dead again. wow, and we are straight back to assuming I'm an idiot who didn't cover all the options before boldly leaping to 'it's the controller' because IT'S THE CONTROLLER not me being stupid.
interesting that I get dismissed twice - you think I don't know sexism when I see it? Do you think a male customer would get asked, 'did you charge the batteries?' because I think it's less likely then me, a female, getting asked an extremely stupid, condescending question.
First, it is very irritating that you claim to get a sexist answer in an _anti_sexism community that is mostly browsed by females.
Second: NOT EVERYONE WHO TRIES TO CHECK OUT ALL THE OPTIONS IS OUT TO GET YOU!
Get a grip with your paranoia, jeez. lockea_stone isn't a medium and she was trying to help you with her experience and a common problem. How do you thank her? By throwing a hissy fit.
How about "thank you for trying but the batteries I bought a new, so I am sure this isn't the problem"?
You aren't an idiot for your ability or inability to use technology, but your behavior makes you look like a jerk.
... you didn't say that they were new batteries, how was anyone to know? How is not knowing that akin to assuming you are an idiot?
You're pretty assertive here, in fact a little less might serve you well... Did you happen to say anything to the guy in the shop? Or did you just walk out after he told you that you might need to charge the batteries?
That said, just out of curiosity -- how old are your rechargeable batteries? If they're more than a year old or if you're a particularly hardcore gamer (the batteries get recharged very often), then it could be that you've used up your charge capacity and need to by new rechargeable batteries. I don't own an Xbox, but I know that wireless controllers drain batteries like Woah, so I don't know that it's a problem with your controller so much as it's a battery problem. I'd try replacing the rechargeable batteries (get lithium ion if possible) and if that doesn't work THEN you have a legit problem with your controller and will probably want to either replace it or break out the internet, a soldering iron, and your willingness to void a few warranties. :D
Okay, I'm done derailing the conversation now -- just thought I'd try to make up for the clueless cashier and offer some (hopefully) helpful advice.
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wow, and we are straight back to assuming I'm an idiot who didn't cover all the options before boldly leaping to 'it's the controller' because IT'S THE CONTROLLER not me being stupid.
interesting that I get dismissed twice - you think I don't know sexism when I see it? Do you think a male customer would get asked, 'did you charge the batteries?' because I think it's less likely then me, a female, getting asked an extremely stupid, condescending question.
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First, it is very irritating that you claim to get a sexist answer in an _anti_sexism community that is mostly browsed by females.
Second: NOT EVERYONE WHO TRIES TO CHECK OUT ALL THE OPTIONS IS OUT TO GET YOU!
Get a grip with your paranoia, jeez. lockea_stone isn't a medium and she was trying to help you with her experience and a common problem.
How do you thank her? By throwing a hissy fit.
How about "thank you for trying but the batteries I bought a new, so I am sure this isn't the problem"?
You aren't an idiot for your ability or inability to use technology, but your behavior makes you look like a jerk.
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You're pretty assertive here, in fact a little less might serve you well...
Did you happen to say anything to the guy in the shop? Or did you just walk out after he told you that you might need to charge the batteries?
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