* Overhearing hallway conversations (and joining them) helps spawn invocation. - I hate being distracted by hallway conversations. They're just a way to avoid

* Overhearing hallway conversations (and joining them) helps spawn invocation. - I hate being distracted by hallway conversations. They're just a way to avoid work for most people. * I often do/did paired programming, and over-the-shoulder code reviews. These are easier in person - They are easier to do online imo. There's no need to sit next to each other. * Having a workforce socially close improves productivity because everyone wants to step up for each other. - My team has gotten closer to each other during the pandemic than ever before. I think your point is highly subjective. * Being seen by my fellow employees helps keep me from becoming distracted. - Sounds like you need to work on that. If you need other people to monitor you to make sure you're doing work... * Working at the office helps prevent home life from being distracting during work hours. - Again, probably something you need to work on. * I save money by spending less on food, drinks, and electricity. - I think most people spend the same on food and drinks, since companies do not provide it for them. Maybe they even spend less, since they have more time to cook at home. Electricity is negligible for me at least. It's way less than I spend on commuting. * I enjoy the routine. - I find it insane. * I had a stronger work/life separation. I rarely turned on my work laptop at home. - I'll give you that. But for me personally this has not been a problem at all.