This, and also being polite gets better results from both machines and people.

With the exception of printers.

Printers prey specifically on fear. When talking to them, gotta be polite but firm. No more than three threats during the conversation, and the threats have to be credible.

Nah, just allude to Office Space and it'll be a totally different dynamic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9wsjroVlu8