If you want to know what it would be like to have a hunched back or have a tree growing out of your nose, then try drinking something other than coffee to start your day. (I'm talking purely about the social impact here: I'm sure there are lots of other ramifications of having a tree growing out of your nose that will not be explored here--a topic for another time.)
If you don't believe me, walk into the break/snack/coffee/gossip room at your office, grab a coffee mug, and fill it up with water. You'll get a couple odd looks, but they'll evaporate quickly because your coworkers will rationalize this activity by telling themselves that you're just rinsing out your cup. But rather than pouring out the water, put the mug to your mouth and start drinking. At this point, your coworkers are going to give each other baffled looks and start muttering things under their breath to each other. They'll treat you like an outcast. One particularly bold individual will probably say something awkward to you to try to diffuse the situation, but it will really just make the whole situation that much more painful. From this point forward, your career will rapidly deteriorate.
Now that we've played this whole situation out, maybe a better idea would be just to take my word for it... stroll into the office with a canteen full of Morning Glory on Monday and earn the respect and admiration of your office-mates.

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