Pairing has helped me and my code a lot but as with most things there is a learning curve. Only an atrocious pair would say something like "Oh... yes, that func

Pairing has helped me and my code a lot but as with most things there is a learning curve. Only an atrocious pair would say something like "Oh... yes, that function... I already thought of that, and here's why it can't work.". When pairing, thinking is talking. If the one not typing at the moment is allowed to get bored, then the pairing is not done correctly. Also, in my experience, two developers working as a pair will have better work ethics and discipline than any of the two taken separately. BTW, you're calling the one not typing the 'passive' one? That's the wrong attitude.