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It'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'v
by luch 13y ago
It'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.