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Suggestions for best course of action to convince parents that cutting the cord is going to save them quite a bit of money and they can still watch all their programs? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I’m clearly doing it wrong because they just don’t seem to believe that they won’t be missing out on their regular programs, many of which they can also access on apps they already have. But they would rather keep watching DirecTV for $120 a month. I’m worn out

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Maybe have them make a list of shows that are must haves. You map out how they can watch those shows and what it will cost. That should prove both aspects of your argument.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I think you're underestimating how resistant to charge old people can be.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

“Simply present the relevant evidence. Surely they’ll change then”

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink. I would say that doing this is more for you so that you can feel like you’ve done what you can and wash your hands of it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I did up a very easy to understand spreadsheet.