Comments on: Come Talk to Me

By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:46:23 +0000

Gary and I agree…actual human interaction is important. We should meet up again soon!

By: Brent

Brent — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:26:47 +0000

I work at a software development company (as you know); I don’t think it gets much more tech-centric than that. We socialize like monkeys. We (“engineers” aka programmers) have work from home two days a week to ensure we get enough work done.

By: Jessa

Jessa — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:55:42 +0000

I’d love that!

Have fun next week…

By: James McNally

James McNally — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:16:20 +0000

Jessa, sorry you won’t be there this year. I’m overdue for a trip to San Francisco so maybe we can catch up next time I’m out your way.

By: Jessa

Jessa — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:58:40 +0000

Interesting thoughts – I agree that the work environment often encourages us to hide behind the screen instead of getting out there, especially for those of us with introvert tendencies.

Sorry I am going to miss seeing you next week @ SXSWi – you will be one of the folks I miss the most. Have a great time and save up some good stories for those of us who won’t make it this year! (Also, eat some BBQ for me, ok?)

By: James McNally

James McNally — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:58:16 +0000

Thanks, Lee! I’ll definitely make the effort to get to some Patio Fridays. But these sort of after-work things have gone on for centuries. I’m hoping to change the nature of our workplaces so that all the best ideas aren’t the ones we scatter after a few drinks and then never get the chance to implement.

By: Lee Dale

Lee Dale — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:30:34 +0000

This is precisely what Patio Friday is for. Doesn’t solve your in office dilemma, but it does give the opportunity to connect with #CanLIT type folks without the loud music ~~and without all the booze~~. Well, it’s a little less boozy. At any rate, good conversations about life and work in a casual setting.

More here: http://twitter.com/patiofriday/