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Headphones, and a reflexive action to punch anyone who touches you when you have your headphones on is a very good way to dissuade people from distracting you a
by chewxy 14y ago
Headphones, and a reflexive action to punch anyone who touches you when you have your headphones on is a very good way to dissuade people from distracting you and pulling you into meetings.
source: I do this :P
- sharkweek 14y agoI like this idea -- headphones on, head down; get into the habit of having extreme reactions to people tapping on your shoulder by flailing around and acting super surprised they were there. Should hopefully keep the random drop-ins to a minimum.
- gurkendoktor 14y agoDoing this (well not punching people, just saying "not now" and putting the music back on :)) I think it works because there is such a need for programmers. Otherwise, I would probably come across as a candidate with terrible communication skills.
- nicholassmith 14y agoI do that, but I always follow it with "sorry I was in the zone", which everyone instinctively gets and understands.
- TeMPOraL 14y agoHiglight the was part strong enough, and maybe you'll make them feel a bit of healthy guilt about interrupting you.