I can’t take credit for this, but this afternoon I got the following email from our Helpdesk Manager:
1. Before you go to a desk, send the attached file with instructions for the user not to open it until a helpdesk technician is at their desk.
2. Go to the user’s desk, put your hands on your hips and tell the user to open the attached file.
I couldn’t help but laugh, and promise to put it online.
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