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soulofseoul · Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Location: Seoul

Please note this never happened to me. This just popped into my head while commuting in the morning on line 2. Say someone causes you to break your brand new smart phone. Would u expect the person at fault to pay just like a car accident or let it go? Curious about this since it could easily happen on the train or transferring etc.

highstreet · Joined: 13 Nov 2010

Unless they took it from my hands and smashed it, I wouldn't expect anyone to pay for it.

Mr. Peabody · Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: here

soulofseoul · Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Location: Seoul

[quote="Mr. Peabody"][quote="soulofseoul"]Please note this never happened to me. This just popped into my head while commuting in the morning on line 2. Say someone causes you to break your brand new smart phone. Would u expect the person at fault to pay just like a car accident or let it go? Curious about this since it could easily happen on the train or transferring etc.[/quote]
I just hope you don't have too many more thoughts pop into your head and end up as threads on Dave's.[/quote]

I know its an odd thought haha. But isnt it legit?? I mean if you know how crazy tranferring lines or in a packed subway car with barely enough space to breath or if someone doesnt watch where theyre walking, which I see too much of in Korea, and that person suddenly bumps into or even coming from behind jolting you and having youe device fall and smash, wouldnt you expect more than an "Im sorry" ?
And if you think its a dumb thought then why should I pay for your car if I rear end you if it was an accident on my part? I can just say sorry and keep on truckin' haha
Just sayin'

hojuhanguk · Joined: 30 May 2011

haha, I have thought about the exact same thing. I feel if they were being negligent than they should have some responsibility. If someone were to smash into you and cause you to spill coffee all over your shirt, you would expect them (and they would probably anyway) to pay the dry cleaning bill. So, I guess a phone should be treated the same...

But, I do think they would be like nah sorry dude, I would just see if they had a smart phone too, swap with them n tell them no harm done, but you can have my smashed one now.

soulofseoul · Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Location: Seoul

Yeah I think there should some type of rule. I mean if you are on an escalator and some guy crashes into from behind, I wouldnt be too happy for sure.
Why should they get a free pass if its their fault??

Zyzyfer · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:24 pm Post subject:

I look at it the other way. If you've got your phone out and your nose buried in it while tredging through some busy-ass transfer point, and someone slams into you and your phone drops and breaks, tough. I see people do this crap every morning on my commute, face buried in phone as they meander about. Same goes for coffee, they say no food or drinks on public transport for a reason...

Obviously, taking a phone call doesn't fall in the same realm. It just amazes me that people can cycle through a playlist or play some game while listlessly wandering around Gagnam Station, acting like they're wrapped in some sort of impervious little bubble.

Carbon · Joined: 28 Jan 2011

soulofseoul · Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Location: Seoul

Guess I shouldve been more specific
Basically when you are fully alert and not buried in your phone and someone comes out of nowhere and smacks into you.
As for myself Im always "trying" to be alert

Mr. Peabody · Joined: 24 Sep 2010 Location: here

soulofseoul · Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Location: Seoul

[quote="Mr. Peabody"][quote="soulofseoul"]Guess I shouldve been more specific
Basically when you are fully alert and not buried in your phone and someone comes out of nowhere and smacks into you.
As for myself Im always "trying" to be alert[/quote]Wear the phone around your neck on a short leash.

After all, it is your master. :P[/quote]

Its not my master as Im talking about any hand held device. Wearing a strap is besides the point. I should be able to comfortably have something in my hand without it breaking on cement due to some guy in a rush to his 12 hr. a day job.
I never understood why people here gotta get to their offices exactly on time when they gotta put in overtime pretty much everyday

Died By Bear · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:14 pm Post subject:

Wasn't there a picture floating around on the internet of a dork with a big cordless phone tied to his head with a bandana? That's the first thing I thought about with this OP's story/thought/whatever popped into his head. Very Happy

Zyzyfer · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 4:26 pm Post subject:

soulofseoul · Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Location: Seoul

[quote="Zyzyfer"][quote="soulofseoul"]Its not my master as Im talking about any hand held device. Wearing a strap is besides the point. I should be able to comfortably have something in my hand without it breaking on cement due to some guy in a rush to his 12 hr. a day job.[/quote]

Point still stands. Seoul is a crowded place, particularly during rush hour. Keep it secure or keep it away, either way it's safe. The world doesn't revolve around your handheld device being at your fingertips at all times.

[quote]I never understood why people here gotta get to their offices exactly on time when they gotta put in overtime pretty much everyday[/quote]

Managers are extremely fussy about getting to the office on time here.[/quote]

So Im not allowed to walk in public with something in my hand?? Why not??

And yeah, they sure are picky. But there should be a revolt here or something to change that. Working to 7 or 8pm when they are contracted to be finished at 5:30 isnt a good deal in my books. Then again, its Korea and things wont change for awhile I gather. They dont even get paid extra overtime from workers Ive asked. Ridiculous!

rchristo10 · Joined: 14 Jul 2009

Simple. You go in and have it fixed or exchanged using your phone insurance, or you feel like a dumb-ass for not having insurance and save up for a new one.