Why do so many people want us back in the office?

Re:Why do so many people want us back in the office? by jdavis703 on Saturday September 12, 2020 @05:06PM (#24455685)

When I’m home my family wants to talk, watch TV or do so many other things not conducive to deep focus. On the train I can put on some music, and generally only be interrupted about once per hour.

And it’s not like there’s really any places to get deep focus anymore. The parks and plazas are filled with air pollution, cafes are takeout only and libraries are closed.

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Re:Why do so many people want us back in the office? by Cd00d on Sunday September 13, 2020 @12:54AM (#24458477)

Genuinely confused about the parks and plazas comment. Is this a specific regional air pollution concern or related to covid?

I thought that overall air pollution was way down, and covid dispersion outdoors was a minor concern. Where I'm at, I avoid indoor space maximally, but outdoors I am comfortable with 6 ft and a mask.

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Re:Why do so many people want us back in the office? by maigret on Saturday September 12, 2020 @05:46PM (#24456121)

I wouldn’t think the commuting air is much better than in a park. Outside beats inside in most scenarios, doesn’t it?

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