Good way to focus is to pair up. If you sit with someone else you may still chit chat a bit but you are unlikely to check your email, twitter, HN etc as your c

Good way to focus is to pair up. If you sit with someone else you may still chit chat a bit but you are unlikely to check your email, twitter, HN etc as your conscience is likely to make you focus on the task you are both there for. Like pomodoro technique it is important to still take breaks to check HN etc otherwise you go mad.