The Phone Years
“Can I have a smartwatch? It's not even a phone.”
What to say
Start here
"You're right, it isn't a phone. That's actually why I'm open to it. Let's look at what this one does before we decide."
The rest of the script
There's more to this one.
The other 3 steps are in the app, word for word, including what to say when they push back. Eight of the scripts are free in full, and all 35 are $19 once, no subscription. Nothing to download.
Read the rest in the appWhy this matters
A smartwatch can be a good in between step, and it's one of the few times you can say yes without handing over the internet. I'd just figure out which kind of watch it is first. Some only call and text you, and some do everything a phone does.
The Sunday Script
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That email doesn’t look right.