What's the easiest way to talk to a non-coder about the digital world?

Question

When speaking to non-'computerPeople' what is your best approach? Whether it be a professional encounter or your gramma, how do you come at this kind of situation?

Answer 1

I try to use analogies. I.e Try to compare the topic in question to something the listener is already familiar with.

Answer 2

There's no way...😂

Answer 3

A lot of really great responses here. I really appreciate everyone's input! 😁

Answer 4

Car analogies tend to work well 😉

Answer 5

playing a game iFTT

granny: If I raise my right hand you say "hooo"
if I raise my left hand you say "haaaaa"
if I say "plus 3 3" you add 6.....

make it more complicated and tell your "audience" you play that game with a Computer.

Another way:
A Computer is a cook:

I give him a reciept and ingredients and he cooks for me prime numbers.

Answer 6

try to translate it on regular language 😃

Answer 7

@Timon have some! It is enough for everyone (-:

Answer 8

I try to avoid it. When someone wants to hear something, I use specialist terms and he/she goes away.

Answer 9

you have to learn it step by step just like code by code

Answer 10

@Oma Falk Hmm... tasty.

Answer 11

Take it slow, don't use any 'specialized' words as it can become ambiguous and frustrating.