Nelson and smartphones are like parallel lines

Greetings!

Nelson, my neighbor, has this lifestyle where he doesn't know the basics of technology, especially when it comes to phones, which are very common in the era we live in today. I know not everyone is technologically inclined, but hey, the rate at which people are not oriented with technology has drastically reduced compared to the days when phones and basic electronics were not common.

Nelson is a guy in his mid-30s, and even now, he finds it difficult to change his display picture (DP) on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and X. This is something I have taught him numerous times. It sucks when he comes with a newly snapped photo, saying he wants to use it as his display photo and asks for my help. If my mom were doing that, I wouldn't expect him to come, after a series of tutorials, and beg me to help him change his WhatsApp DP.

This is one thing I would like to change in Nelson's life if I ever have the power to do so. Of course, I've tried breaking down the processes to do basic things on the phone, but he just can't grasp those lessons.

The most surprising thing is that this guy isn't illiterate (I mean, he's able to read, write, and speak). He's sharp in those areas, but when it comes to technology, he scores zero.

Why do I want him to change or wish he would change?

To me, it looks very off for a guy of his age to be totally absent in basic technology, especially with phones. Though he may seem very organized in a way that he doesn't get embarrassed in public, the fact remains that such a moment could come unexpectedly, and embarrassment would follow.

It may look normal to you reading this, as it appears normal to Nelson, but to me, it's not normal at all.

Another reason I want him to change is because, I won't lie, his numerous requests are very disturbing to me. You know that situation where you've taught someone something over 100 times, and he still comes to beg you to do the same thing for him? It's disturbing.

It's not only about setting his social media DP. There are things like showing him how to make a voice note, how to forward a message, and how to copy and paste. Not only this, but until today, he still comes to me anytime he wants to make a money transfer on his phone. I've taught him how to do it countless times, but he still comes with the excuse that if he does it, it won't be fast, and the connection will terminate along the way. Oh yeah, that's because he's using USSD codes.
What about using the bank app for easier transactions? Oh boy, that's the worst. Everything on the bank app of his bank is too professional for him, and he comes around anytime he wants to make a transaction.

I know every single detail of his bank account. He's lucky I'm not a bad person; I could have been taking little pennies from his account, and he wouldn't know. Lol😅

Thank you for reading.

_{This is my response to one of the prompts in Weekend-engagement}

Photos used are mine