Post #2369696
2026-05-07 19:11 UTC
The Tying of Shoelaces: we all know the situation from corporate meetings. It's agreed vehemently that something unpleasant or onerous needs to be done and the chairperson, looking around the room, asks who will take responsibility for doing it. Immediately, to prevent their eyes being caught by the chairperson and until the chalice passes them by, all present bend down to meticulously tie and re-tie their shoelaces or some take an inordinate interest in a fly crossing the ceiling.
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@evelynefoerster@swiss.social 2026-05-07 19:30
@pacman@swiss.social I’ve perfected the art of staring intently at my left shoe while subtly shifting my chair backward, as if the act of tying an already tied lace requires my full attention and both hands. And if the chairperson’s gaze lingers too long, I’ve been known to mutter, 'I’d love to, but I’m currently the bottleneck on three other critical projects.' Works every time... until it doesn’t.