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It seems like you'd be awkward because, well .. don't take this the wrong way .. you're making it more awkward than it is. A moment of mindfulness isn't just s
by fit2rule 11y ago
It seems like you'd be awkward because, well .. don't take this the wrong way .. you're making it more awkward than it is. A moment of mindfulness isn't just some human activity relegated to religious association; we all do it, even the most atheistic and scientific-minded people will pause at the beginning of a group activity to have a moment before proceeding. All this copy for Hoffice is doing, is expressing it in their own language. Is this something you'd really discriminate against the Hoffice participants for doing? Then for sure, its a good thing you've raised the issue. My advice: Inform the hosts in advance if you have zero tolerance for cultural interaction.
- mbrock 11y agoSure. Although I'm specifically talking about sitting together listening to meditation talks, for example one about "being infinity." That sounds kind of trippy, and not like something I'd normally tune into right before going to work, but that's just my preference. Maybe it's just that I'm an awkward guy? A bunch of people upvoted my comment, seemingly in agreement, so presumably at least some subset of the Hacker News community is awkward in this way. I did sort of get the feeling that the Hoffice "spirit" catered to a type of extraversion that I don't have, for example I stay away from anything that involves "fun group activities" and massages from strangers. I still like to hang around people, drink coffee, talk about stuff, work. So it's not that I have "zero tolerance for cultural interaction."