tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post1938507559079896131..comments2024-03-07T16:08:49.323+00:00Comments on London, Lanka and drums: I just can't help myselfRhythmic Diasporahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-35873774188837255572007-01-29T10:58:00.000+00:002007-01-29T10:58:00.000+00:00s - That's interesting as I'm a migraine sufferer,...s - That's interesting as I'm a migraine sufferer, although very infrequent these days. I think my phone thing stems from my first office job, at a Company that had a policy of phones always being answered within 3 rings.Rhythmic Diasporahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-78849103637712703382007-01-29T10:51:00.000+00:002007-01-29T10:51:00.000+00:00I read people with migraines are less tolerant of ...I read people with migraines are less tolerant of noise - I myself can't hear a phone ring more than four times without feeling compelled to answer it.Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07955578253184763894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-22884064468171998642007-01-29T08:15:00.000+00:002007-01-29T08:15:00.000+00:00Darwin - Yes, the phone thing is just plain rudene...Darwin - Yes, the phone thing is just plain rudeness. I always switch my phone off when I'm in a meeting unless there's an emergency going on, then I'll ask the other person / people if they mind if I keep my phone on because of said crisis.Rhythmic Diasporahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-82022571417080861832007-01-29T08:03:00.000+00:002007-01-29T08:03:00.000+00:00Mr Jones - I think you're right, harnessing these ...Mr Jones - I think you're right, harnessing these things is the key.<br /><br />Jules - I remember watching a documentary a while ago in which the MD of a company had banned the use of mobiles in the office. At the time I laughed and thought it was a ridiculous idea, bordering on infringing human rights. Now, I wish I'd put it in place here years ago.Rhythmic Diasporahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184142486414379805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-17354709232484039322007-01-29T07:59:00.000+00:002007-01-29T07:59:00.000+00:00I suspect I have many of the OCD-isms you've menti...I suspect I have many of the OCD-isms you've mentioned. Actually people who use mobile phones for extended periods of time when in company (not just at something official like an interview) are rude twats IMO. There's a time and a place for everything and no I do not want to sit across you having coffee while you chose to update everyone who calls you on how you got dumped and how you need to get your nails done (you see why I don't have many 'girlfriends').Darwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662013387101984384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-25823538245704521432007-01-29T07:24:00.000+00:002007-01-29T07:24:00.000+00:00:) Can relate to the ringing phones thing - why do...:) Can relate to the ringing phones thing - why do people leave them unattended and on loud? I tend to go over and turn their mobile off for them! Even worse, why do people need them on loud when they're right in front of them - are they aurally challenged or too lazy to change the setting?! FYI - I read an interesting article a while ago that claimed the biggest obstacle to increasing productivity of office workers today is constant interruption (email, text, phone, msn, open-plan layout, etc..)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23964814.post-77133426344816821192007-01-29T00:49:00.000+00:002007-01-29T00:49:00.000+00:00Obsessive? Compulsive? A syndrome common to many -...Obsessive? Compulsive? A syndrome common to many - sometimes gets in the way and sometimes results in many advantages (like efficiency?). Main deal would be to use it to enhance and not to 'get in the way' - don't you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com