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Posted in Business, Humor, Life, Philosophy, quote
Tagged attention, Business, design, Humor, life, philosophy, quote, sign, this is it, waiting for a sign
WAH!
You know how little kids will cry and scream like they’re dying, and then suddenly turn the tears off like a faucet?
It is surprisingly effective in adulthood.
When I was walking Rory before dinner tonight, I heard shouting and crying from somewhere in my neighborhood. Soon I discovered the source — a woman walking on the other side of my street, having a fit on her cellphone.
Then suddenly her cellphone signal appeared to drop, and so did the tantrum.
She stopped crying. Her face went slack. She looked as calm and cool as a cucumber as she redialed the number. But as soon as the other party picked up —
Insanity.
I have no idea how successful she was pleading her case on the phone, but she certainly got everyone’s attention on my street.
Posted in Humor, Life, Relationships, Walking
Tagged adulthood, attention, cellphone, cool as a cucumber, crying, dropped signal, Humor, insanity, kids, life, neighborhood, New York City, no signal, redial, Relationships, shouting, tantrum, tears, Wah, walking
Attention HR
I have never worked for a company that practiced ‘Summer Fridays’ — ending the work day at noon or 1pm during the warmer months.
But today I worked witha company that celebrates Summer Fridays. And had drinks with a friend whose agency practices Summer Fridays.
I heartily approve.
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Posted in Business, Commentary, Friends, Humor, Life, Weather
Tagged attention, Business, commentary, drinks, friends, human resources, Humor, life, shorter work day, Summer Fridays, weather