Signs that People want Solitude

Studies indicate the following items are subtle signs that a supervisor or co-worker does not want to be disturbed:

• There is a "DO NOT DISTURB!" sign on the office door.


• The sign is in seven languages.


• The sign has your name on it.


• The sign has your name and photo on it.


• The door is locked.


• Curses are heard from behind the locked door whenever you knock.


• The cursing gets louder when you continue to pound.


• After your fifth visit, the person opens the door and sighs, "It's you again," then shuts and locks the door.


• You can hear the sound of a chair being pushed against the door.


• You can hear objects being thrown at the door.


• When you return an hour later, you discover a sheet of paper taped to the door announcing that the person is on a business trip to Rangoon and will return in three months.