{"id":1085,"date":"2009-09-30T13:08:33","date_gmt":"2009-09-30T20:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.poorluckyme.com\/blog\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2025-05-23T17:34:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T22:34:48","slug":"work-place-solutions-tuesday-september-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.poorluckyme.com\/blog\/work-place-solutions-tuesday-september-30\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Place Solutions – Tuesday September 30"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"376377791_8db3262331\"<\/a>Dear Poor Lucky Me,<\/p>\n

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I’ve had my desk in the far corner of my office for quite some time now. I really like being alone. I can eat whatever I want, pass gas, talk on the phone. It’s a paradise as far as cubicle placement goes. <\/p>\n

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\nLast week, the new person noticed that there were a couple open desks near me and has asked to move his work station. I would prefer he change his mind before he gets settled. <\/p>\n

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\nThe move is taking place next Friday…any great ideas on how to nicely discourage him from changing desks?<\/p>\n

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Signed,
\nNothing Too Gross Or Mean Please<\/p>\n

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\nDear Nothing Too,<\/p>\n

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Lucky for you I happen to be working on a similar project of me own, so I have already done a lot of research. <\/p>\n

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\nTomorrow, go over to the offending co-worker and in a friendly and open manner, offer to bring him or her a refreshing beverage from the vending machine. (NOTE: This gag works best with a soda or “pop” can, so try and time it right so the co-worker doesn’t ask for coffee.)<\/p>\n

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Once you select and purchase the drink, open the pull tab. Do not tamper with the contents. Walk back to you co-worker, laughing maniacally and snorting. Hand the can over without making eye contact, still snickering. Your opponent will be wary. <\/p>\n

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\nIf they ask you if you’ve done something to the drink, act hurt. Insist that they drink it in front of you. Keep making a huge issue about it until they are very uncomfortable and freaked out. <\/p>\n

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\nSay things like “What do you think I’d do to your drink? Do you think there’s a reason I’d want to mess with you? Don’t you trust me?” When they finally relent and take a sip, clap your hand over your mouth and keep saying “Oh Damn!” over and over again. Laugh hysterically and gag a little between gasping for breath. When they ask what you’re laughing at, insist it’s nothing and walk quickly away.<\/p>\n

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This is a proven way to keep this person from wanting to have anything to do with you whatsoever.<\/p>\n

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Best,
\nPoor Lucky Me <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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