Cubicle Conundrum - Day 74

N: How long has Low Self-Esteem Guy been in the conference room?

Q: About 6 hours.

N: Wow.

Q: I think he’s in ‘The Zone of no return.’

N: Oh my god! Not THE zone of no return?

Q: That’s the one.

N: Oh wow. I didn’t know that still happened.



Under-utilized and overrated resource number two: What’s ‘The Zone of no return’?

Q: Oh my god. He doesn’t know.

N: Well, Under-utilized and overrated resource number two, ‘The Zone of no return’ is when you’re in a voice conference and then suddenly there’s an awkward pause. Neither of you say anything and slowly the gap of time keeps growing. Eventually, it reaches astronomical sizes and you can end up staying silent for hours together. Legend has it that this could even last for days, months or years.



Under-utilized and overrated resource number two: That’s ridiculous. Why doesn’t one of them just speak up?

N: Well if either speaks now, it will mean they could have said the same thing hours ago and that would make the speaker look bad.

Q: And nobody wants to look bad.



Under-utilized and overrated resource number two: This is really ridiculous. I’m not falling for it.

Q: Well it’s true.



N: Wait! Low Self-Esteem Guy is holding up a piece of paper against the door. What does it say?

Q: He wants some food and a toothbrush.

Under-utilized and overrated resource number two: You people are ridiculous.



N: ….

Q: ….



N: This is history in the making.

Q: I’ll get the camera.