Restaurants are the absolute best place for getting accurate information and advice. A table of roughly twelve adults talking over dinner about recent purchases, a show and tell of sorts, and a definite case of keeping up with the Jonses.
Since one of the companies I work for sells cell phones, not by the sea shore, I know a thing or two about contracts and cell phones. The woman in my sights looked like she might have appeared in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to begin with, but she was touting her vast knowledge of cell phones and contracts.
Her point was that she avoided her carrier and went to the Apple store to buy an iPhone because it didn't extend her contract with her carrier. Since she stated the price she paid I know this to be untrue. Her iPhone purchase at the Apple store did renew her contract and those at the table who didn't know better freely took her word as being true.
Why is this important? It is important because someone else overhearing her conversation might find themselves in a situation where they need to leave their carrier for better service due to a move or other unforeseen event and you, the public, are readily willing to believe word of mouth over written policy.
Know what you're talking about before giving advice.
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