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[NT] I've discovered a new sport...

Misty_Mountain_Rose

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A co-worker stops by my office when I'm really busy and don't have time to talk, just wanting to chit-chat or loiter around doing nothing. I've found it extremely amusing lately to catch them as they're about to leave and tell stories, ask questions and essentially not let them leave. Every time they turn to go I continue on like the conversation isn't done.

Its reverse phsychology at its greatest I think. The ones caught in my trap don't usually come by my office for a while after that...

:headphne:
 

Kangirl

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Heh heh, well done. I have to say that I would be too lazy to make the effort, and would get them away with a terse "I'm very busy, can we talk later?" (while my body language is saying no, NO, I do NOT want to talk to you, ever). Is that an E vs I thing? Or is it me just being a bitch?
 

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I would probably sit there and listen to you the entire time lol. A very twisted game to play with an ENFJ :p
 
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Haha thats a good one! I know a girl who does the same thing. Now the guys at her job don't sweat her anymore because they avoid her over talkative ways. A lot of guys really do hate that. you're evil :devil:
 

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I would probably sit there and listen to you the entire time lol. A very twisted game to play with an ENFJ :p

well thats interesting, I'd do the exact opposite and make some smooth excuse as to why I need to leave that instant :devil:
 

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I'd probably just sit down and start giving my opinion on the subjects your telling.

Hell, I have time to waste and I would probably end up enjoying it. I rarely if ever have anything at all planned like 3-4 hours up to the end of my shift.
 

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Did you ever tell your coworker, "Hey, can I get back to you later? I've got a lot of work to do. :)" instead of going the passive aggressive route? I'd let them talk for a few minutes and then interject that before the conversation goes on too long.

People come to my desk all the time and I just tell them that in a friendly tone and they say no problem and disappear. I know most jobs have peaks and valleys and certainly your coworkers can understand that. I guess I'd think to myself that if someone comes over to chit chat with me frequently and I've not had negative interactions with them they must like talking to me or something. Some people just rove around the office when they feel restless, it may not be anything they're doing to purposely aggravate you or keep you from doing your work. Just be up front with them.
 

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Did you ever tell your coworker, "Hey, can I get back to you later? I've got a lot of work to do. :)" instead of going the passive aggressive route? I'd let them talk for a few minutes and then interject that before the conversation goes on too long.

People come to my desk all the time and I just tell them that in a friendly tone and they say no problem and disappear. I know most jobs have peaks and valleys and certainly your coworkers can understand that. I guess I'd think to myself that if someone comes over to chit chat with me frequently and I've not had negative interactions with them they must like talking to me or something. Some people just rove around the office when they feel restless, it may not be anything they're doing to purposely aggravate you or keep you from doing your work. Just be up front with them.

This would work on normal people, but the two that I've pulled it on are notorious for keeping everyone from doing their work. They simply don't know when to leave. I've just decided to amuse myself while they're roaming now is all.

:devil:

Plus, I figure I'm doing the rest of the office a favor by occupying them at length...
 
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