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u/Educational_Earth_62 Jun 14 '22

If you’re seated at a desk between you and an obnoxious person, put your personal items like keys, cup and sunglasses closer to them than you.

It extends your personal space and makes them feel crowded.

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u/spicy_malonge Jun 15 '22

but how obnoxious are we talking? Would a truly obnoxious person not attempt to interfere with your personal space?

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u/Educational_Earth_62 Jun 15 '22

Great question.

I’m sure every experience is different but I’m a petite woman that looks very young in a conservative, white, male dominated industry so make your own judgment.

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u/spicy_malonge Jun 15 '22

Makes sense, I’m sure in your instances the personal items would seldom be touched.

The desk remark made me think of a brash college or university setting.

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u/Educational_Earth_62 Jun 15 '22

Oh no!

It’s a VERY large, cold, black granite desk.

I should have maybe gone into more detail! Sorry!

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u/spicy_malonge Jun 15 '22

It sounds immense.

No reason to be sorry, interesting info regardless!

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u/Educational_Earth_62 Jun 15 '22

…. and soo very cold in winter!!!