Accusing Techniques

Section 4 of the previous section left you feeling confused. Don't worry, this section will make you feel like you're under attack.

Technique 1: The Sudden Onslaught

Start by staring intensely at the problem, then burst into a frenzy of activity without warning.

Technique 2: The Slow Burn

Spend hours, days, or weeks studying the issue, then accuse the customer of having a poor understanding of basic concepts.

Technique 3: The Scapegoat

Find an innocent bystander to blame and accuse them of being the root cause.

Technique 4: The Overly-Honest

Be completely transparent and tell the customer exactly what's really going on behind the scenes.

Continue to Section 5: Techniques for the Modern Repair Person

Technique Description
The Sudden Onslaught Start by staring intensely at the problem, then burst into a frenzy of activity without warning.
The Slow Burn Spend hours, days, or weeks studying the issue, then accuse the customer of having a poor understanding of basic concepts.
The Scapegoat Find an innocent bystander to blame and accuse them of being the root cause.
The Overly-Honest Be completely transparent and tell the customer exactly what's really going on behind the scenes.