Early one Monday morning, Carol noticed a male co-worker exhibiting odd behavior - not really working, not really typing, sort of resting. Maybe communicating with a distant star?
At that moment the team was supposed to be updating their sales progress in Salesforce, the company's customer relationship management (CRM) software.
She used an office messaging app and alerted a teammate to share the head-shaking experience.
He looked something like the cupped chin picture, except imagine a man, not even a hint of a smile.
Here's the private, text conversation.
8:54 AMCarol: Chin in one hand, the other hand resting on his keyboard or typing with his little finger -- what is he doing???8:54 AMSamantha: HAHAHAHAi have no idea...................not salesforce8:55 AMCarol: I'm going to get a look at his screen - watch this misdirect . . .He's STARING at salesforce -- it's communicating with him telepathetically (sic)9:04 AMSamantha: omgno wayit cant(pause)that would mean that his mind works faster than it does
Yes, when all else fails, stare intently at your screen, move a finger every once in a while so we know you're still alive, and maybe cup your chin so you don't fall over.
It's just another day in the office - pre-pandemic.
