Do you read directions?

[whereverwx]

Yes, apparently I do. Can't live with out 'em.

[Skywatch_NC]

I do for sure! Now someone needs to get that engrained into my Dad's head, too!

[GalvestonDuck]

I clicked my vote (Yes) but it's not registering. I hit enter but it doesn't acknowledge it.

[CaptinCrunch]

only after I can't figure it out.

[TexasStooge]

Me, I always read the directions first unless I already know what I'm doing.

[southerngale]

I voted yes, but it depends. You need a "sometimes" option. lol
If I get a new blender or toaster oven or anything like that, I don't read the directions. I just operate the thing.

When I get something something like a DVR, video camera, digital camera, or anything like that, I'll figure out everything I can on my own and only read the directions when I'm stumped. (sometimes much later when I want to know what something is) I know I should read them first so I'll know what everything is, but I'm impatient like that....just get it going!

However, I've learned from experience always to read the directions when assembling something. If you do one thing out of order, you can mess up the whole assembly process.

[Brent]

It depends.

If it's something new that I've never used before, then yes. If I know how to use it, then no.

[mf_dolphin]

only after I can't figure it out.

My sentiments exactly!

[coriolis]

I clicked my vote (Yes) but it's not registering. I hit enter but it doesn't acknowledge it.

Did you read the directions?




If it's something new that I don't think that I can figure out, I'll read 'em, but if it's something likd christmas lights where the instructions say "for inside or outside use only," there's no point.

[Amanzi]

On Sears hairdryer:
Do not use while sleeping.
(Gee, that's the only time I have to work on my hair!)

On a bag of Fritos:
You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
(The shoplifter special!)

On a bar of Dial soap:
Directions: Use like regular soap.
(and that would be how?)

On some Swann frozen dinners:
Serving suggestion: Defrost.
(But it's *just* a suggestion!)

On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert:(printed on bottom of the box)
Do not turn upside down.
(Too late! You lose!)

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding:
Product will be hot after heating.
(Are you sure??? Let's experiment.)

On packaging for a Rowenta iron:
Do not iron clothes on body.
(But wouldn't that save more time?)

On Boot's Children's cough medicine:
Do not drive car or operate machinery.
(We could do a lot to reduce the rate of construction accidents if we just kept those 5 year olds off those fork lifts.)

On Nytol sleep aid:
Warning: may cause drowsiness.
(One would hope!)

On a Korean kitchen knife:
Warning keep out of children.
(Or pets! What's for dinner?)

On a string of Chinese-made Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only.
(As opposed to use in outer space?)

On a Japanese food processor:
Not to be used for the other use.
(Now I'm curious.)

On Sainsbury's peanuts:
Warning: contains nuts.
(Really???)

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
Instructions: open packet, eat nuts.
(I'm glad they cleared that up...)

On a Swedish chainsaw:
Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals.
(What is this, a home castration kit?)

On a child's superman costume:
Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly.
(That's right, destroy a universal childhood fantasy!)

[whereverwx]

LOL!!!

[Brent]

If it's something new that I don't think that I can figure out, I'll read 'em, but if it's something likd christmas lights where the instructions say "for inside or outside use only," there's no point.

What would be another use???

[Brent]

:lol:

[Amanzi]

ttp://www.dumb.com/productwarnings.htm

Those are some more funny directions and lables... I love these they really make me laugh!... (Maybe they just make me feel smarter!)