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Re:Why Do We Still Commute? by salvar on Friday November 03, 2017 @07:58AM (#15618443)
This seems like a very restrictive and unproductive way to do things. Does no work-related discussion take place without someone booking a formal meeting?
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Re:Why Do We Still Commute? by gerardflo on Friday November 03, 2017 @11:28AM (#15619884)
Why would you discuss things that are not work related? Some people don't have boundaries apparently.
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Re:Why Do We Still Commute? by salvar on Friday November 03, 2017 @11:32AM (#15619933)
I'm having trouble understanding you. Are you saying that:

1. All work-related discussion should take place in formal meetings.

and

2. No non-work-related discussions should ever happen in the workplace.

?

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Re:Why Do We Still Commute? by wolco on Friday November 03, 2017 @02:01PM (#15621067)
The poster is saying if you are discussing non work related things it is unprofessional because you are paid to work not socialize.

If you are having a discussion with your boss don't bother him when he is on a break, book a meeting.

I agree with parent poster in large orgs but in orgs where the founder eats lunch with you that level of formalness is awkward

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Re:Why Do We Still Commute? by majewsky on Saturday November 04, 2017 @08:55AM (#15624786)
A company where I may not ever discuss non-work-related things sounds like a bizarre dystopia.

"I'll grab a donut from the store across the street. Does anyone else want something?" - "No, we don't because YOU'RE FIRED."

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