> That 20% probably also expects/demands everyone else show up, because they prefer everyone else to be there, too! :) This hasn't been my experience exactly,

> That 20% probably also expects/demands everyone else show up, because they prefer everyone else to be there, too! :) This hasn't been my experience exactly, though I've also participated in the occasional get-together at the office when the team collectively decided to work together in person. As for the motivations of those who prefer to be at the office, some might have living conditions where the office environment is a more pleasant for work (especially given some family situations), others like to have clear boundaries between a work place and a rest place... whatever those motivations might be, I don't judge. Though I can see how it would be annoying if someone demanded that everyone fit their preferred way of work. I once talked to someone who was dead set on only doing synchronous communication and rejected the idea of someone being able to respond to their question an hour later or so as acceptable - something like that would definitely cause problems, though that's just a particular mindset to look out for.