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Ackchually, I know a thing or two about online enrollment, ahem, well, you see, signing up for a course at a university is a rather intricate process. But don’t worry, I’m here to guide you through it, step by step, even if it seems rather obvious. After all, I'm quite familiar with the nuances, and you might need some... guidance.

1. Understanding Universities: The University of Adelaide, if you weren’t aware, is located in Adelaide, South Australia. It's one of those places where they teach things. Yes, educational things.

2. Internet Basics: You'd probably use something called the 'internet' to register. It's this vast network of computers. You might've heard of it.

3. Navigating the Web: Once on the 'internet', you'll need to open a 'web browser'. It's like a portal to different websites. I recommend typing in ‘University of Adelaide’ into a search engine – that's a tool to help you find things online.

4. Locating the Right Page: Now, this can get tricky. Look for words like “enrollment”, “registration”, or “courses”. It’s almost like a treasure hunt!

5. Reading Instructions: They will most likely have instructions. I'd advise reading them. Slowly. And then maybe once more for good measure.

6. Filling Out Details: They will ask for your details. It's a way to identify you, in case you didn't know. Make sure you know your own name; it’s crucial!

7. Submitting the Application: After filling everything in, you’ll need to submit it. There’s usually a button that says “submit” or “apply”. Give it a click.

8. Payment: Ah yes, they do require money in exchange for these classes. It's a system that's been around for quite some time. Find your credit card; it's a plastic thing with numbers.

9. Waiting: After you hit the submit button, you might need to wait for a confirmation. It's like when you order food and then... wait for it to be cooked.

10. Confirmation: Eventually, you'll get an email. It's a digital letter sent to your email address. Check it, and there should be all the details about your successful (fingers crossed!) registration.

I know this may all sound terribly complex, but with time and perseverance, I believe you can master the intricate art of online registration. Good luck! 😉

This really looks like a stock photo for mansplaining that the university just copied.

They do look like they are all quite bored or at least barely interested and like he's explaining something they know well, and therefore don't need an explanation of.

Yeah, it would be good if everyone looked engaged and interested. Here everyone just looks miserable, which is funny even without the thought of mansplaining. It's like "our courses are very boring and you wish you would've stayed in bed every day".

Yeah, yeah, I didn't mean to insult you or your post, I just had this thought about mansplaining in general.

And it's true the picture is kind of ... extreme from certain point of view :) I mean regardles of one's opinion on mansplaining, but if 'mansplaining' as a term should have a picture ... then this is a very good candidate :)

Yeah I agree body language screams 'we all already know this'

Yeah, throw a dude in there to be annoyed too, that way we get it's not sexism.

And I promise not to get any in your belly button. No pregnancy for you!

I'll do busy work all day. Doesn't bother me one bit as long as I'm getting paid. I don't believe in the values or motives of capitalism or endless profit made by workers being handed to owners is in any way a noble pursuit, so I consider the act of going to work to have no point beyond getting enough to eat under a roof. I'm in IT, but if a supervisor brings a barrel of marbles and wants me to count them, you got it boss.

Our system of greed just isn't meaningful to me. I can't believe in it, I wish I didn't have to associate myself with it, but I do get hungry, so that is the extent of my interest in participation. Enough to do menial tasks while I silently judge my employer's gluttony, obvious dishonesty, and sociopathy until its time to go home. Murica.

I find it gets a lot simpler, stupid people are adverse to being told anything by anyone who knows more.

I've never once felt condescended to just because someone was explaining something I understand, I feel vindicated that someone agrees with me and knows what I know so we share common grounds for communication.

The problem is people conflating actual condescension with explanation.

That was an explanation, if you still don't understand I'll grab some crayons and we can find out your favourite flavour.

That was condescension.

If anyone still needs help understanding I'm happy to take questions. Those behaving in good faith will be explained to, those choosing to be belligerent will be condescended to.

And those that think you can fight misogyny with misandry, well you need some more books in your kitchen.

That's a joke.

Have you thought about just letting people fail, even if they say they understand and you know full well that they don't? Failing is an important learning experience that often leads to a more positive learning outcome.

I had a tendency to do exactly as you described when I first started working in academic/corporate settings but someone else pointed this same thing out to me and it's honestly been a gift that keeps on giving.

I think you may need some more experience with women. :)

Really, all this gender bickering is so infantile. We are mostly the same, but have different strengths and weaknesses. Guys are better at some things, worse at others, in general.

Women are not some flawless creature ok? You will see with time if you haven't. :) Only in teenage Hollywood movies are they there as some form of meaning of life, and I guess it feels like that at that age.

Oh so you're saying women can't be as condescending as men? That is sexist! Women can do anything men can do just as well.