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Desk workers of Lemmy, what are your tips for appearing busy in the office even when you might not be? (lemm.ee)

submitted 4 months ago by Cubes@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Roopappy@lemmy.ml 17 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Back in the day, I used to grab any piece of paper, and then walk around the entire office with a slightly angry and urgent look on my face as if I was going to talk to someone important. Do a lap. Back to your desk. Job done.

[–] Codandchips@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I used to work in a large manufacturing complex and two of us would walk around with clip boards pointing and taking "notes". If anyone would ask what was going on, we'd say we were carrying out random health and safety inspections.

[–] sunbeam60@lemmy.one 3 points 4 months ago

Your pace of walking definitely has a huge impact on people’s impression of you.