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I'd be interested to hear if anyone else agrees with the author about disliking it when people walk behind him. For some reason, I find having people behind me
by irremediable 13y ago
I'd be interested to hear if anyone else agrees with the author about disliking it when people walk behind him. For some reason, I find having people behind me really distracting. I think it stems from having people watch my screen while I try to code. Instant productivity killer.
Interestingly, I don't find this precludes open plan offices. It just means I want to grab a corner desk.
- koopajah 13y agoIt's the same for me I really dislike the idea of having people behind me and not knowing what they are doing. I also don't really like knowing people can stare at my screen so I always try to win a spot in a corner or with my back to a wall
- luch 13y agoIt's a primary reaction : animals dislike to show their back to "enemies", even if coworkers aren't technically enemies (some aren't really allies either). I've noticed, when you invite a guest to sit in a room, the guest will almost always takes the chair with the back facing the wall.
- _kfb 13y agoAgreed, I intensely dislike having my back to a room (including in places such as restaurants), and this was always my explanation, too. (Actually, the explanation I give to people is that I'm terrified of assassination attempts, which is related from a scientific point of view but has the bonus of making my life sound much more exciting than it is.)
- kazagistar 13y agoConversely, sitting in a central, exposed position might be a primal show of confidence. Just something to bear in mind.