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This is probably more 'voice' than breathing, but when I'm in the toilet cubicle at work I try to identify anyone who may be next door by the sound of their bre

This is probably more 'voice' than breathing, but when I'm in the toilet cubicle at work I try to identify anyone who may be next door by the sound of their breathing. I rarely get to confirm whether I'm right or wrong, but everyone sounds slightly different.

bilekas 1y ago
As someone with bathroom stage fright from time to time, this is terrifying.
- jcims 1y ago
  Try plugging your ears. For some reason it works like magic for me to get rid of that stage fright.
  - veb 1y ago
    That makes it worse! Then people can sneak up on you :(
    - jcims 1y ago
      Try it in the stall. Seriously. It's weirdly effective.
  - bilekas 1y ago
    Hands free? That’s a skill I haven’t perfected yet.
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    - jcims 1y ago
      Just do the hula hoop motion.
matthewwolfe 1y ago
This is the real reason why people like remote work.
- Aachen 1y ago
  This wasn't a reason for me until reading this is even a thing. I hadn't realised someone would be listening this closely... but no thoughtcrime, so I guess to each their own. What I don't know doesn't hurt me, just don't tell me such thoughts...
  - BLKNSLVR 1y ago
    My sincere apologies if this causes you additional anxiety. I only do it for my own amusement. I don't inflict my "guessing" upon my colleagues, no one knows. For me, it's a lesson in working out "how may I maximise my anonymity". I generally respect the "polite silence" rule upon entering the ceramic room - someone else must break the rule before I will. Don't read on if it literally will cause more anxiety. I was in a different 'cubicle' and noticed that the shadows meant I could see that the person next to me was using their phone, so now that's an additional consideration for minimising my identifiable footprint on the throne.
- chairmansteve 1y ago
  Especially in America, where public toilet privacy is not a thing.
- sunrunner 1y ago
  The only time I ever truly felt comfortable in an office environment, and now that’s been ruined. “Mark? Is that you?” “…Tim?” “Yeah, any update on the report?” “…” “OK, no problem buddy”
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SketchySeaBeast 1y ago
And this is why I have absolutely no reservations about going loud in the stall.
- BLKNSLVR 1y ago
  When I go loud it's not generally something I'm in control of. This is happening, make your peace with it.

bilekas 1y ago

As someone with bathroom stage fright from time to time, this is terrifying.

jcims 1y ago
Try plugging your ears. For some reason it works like magic for me to get rid of that stage fright.
- veb 1y ago
  That makes it worse! Then people can sneak up on you :(
  - jcims 1y ago
    Try it in the stall. Seriously. It's weirdly effective.
- bilekas 1y ago
  Hands free? That’s a skill I haven’t perfected yet.
  - deleted 1y ago
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  - jcims 1y ago
    Just do the hula hoop motion.

matthewwolfe 1y ago

This is the real reason why people like remote work.

Aachen 1y ago
This wasn't a reason for me until reading this is even a thing. I hadn't realised someone would be listening this closely... but no thoughtcrime, so I guess to each their own. What I don't know doesn't hurt me, just don't tell me such thoughts...
- BLKNSLVR 1y ago
  My sincere apologies if this causes you additional anxiety. I only do it for my own amusement. I don't inflict my "guessing" upon my colleagues, no one knows. For me, it's a lesson in working out "how may I maximise my anonymity". I generally respect the "polite silence" rule upon entering the ceramic room - someone else must break the rule before I will. Don't read on if it literally will cause more anxiety. I was in a different 'cubicle' and noticed that the shadows meant I could see that the person next to me was using their phone, so now that's an additional consideration for minimising my identifiable footprint on the throne.
chairmansteve 1y ago
Especially in America, where public toilet privacy is not a thing.
sunrunner 1y ago
The only time I ever truly felt comfortable in an office environment, and now that’s been ruined. “Mark? Is that you?” “…Tim?” “Yeah, any update on the report?” “…” “OK, no problem buddy”
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SketchySeaBeast 1y ago

And this is why I have absolutely no reservations about going loud in the stall.

BLKNSLVR 1y ago
When I go loud it's not generally something I'm in control of. This is happening, make your peace with it.