We've been using our conference room for longer telephone calls. One of our members is a freelance reporter who can be on the phone for up to an hour.
Our problem is less with people who are too noisy, but everyone seems to be too cautious about talking. We're still finding our way and it's easier to loosen up than tighten up. Anthony On May 12, 9:15 pm, Matthew Wettergreen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks, these are both really helpful for proper phrasing and leading > by example. Ned and I will start on this philosophy text and post a > draft this weekend for everyone to pick apart. > > With regards to noise does anyone else besides Indy Hall have a loud > room where there are no noise restrictions? We have a separate room > that could be used for this purpose but this depends on general > opinions. > > Matthew > > On May 11, 6:36 pm, "Brian Del Vecchio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Once again, Alex, you've responded with my thoughts before I could get > > them in an email. Leading by example is the best way to establish > > community standards. I also try to vocalize the standards when doing > > so, by saying "I've got to make a call, so I'll be out on the back > > porch". Also, speaking up when someone is too loud, and with good > > humor, makes it safe for anyone else to do so later. > > > I offer this advice humbly, since I'm probably the worst offender in > > our space when it comes to disruptive conversation. > > > I was also reminded of this line from the NY Times article: > > > > And Mr. Vlahides at the Hat Factory griped about "some humorless European > > > guys" who sat at the common table and talked loudly on their cellphones > > > instead of going outside. > > > We must always be vigilant against these humorless invaders, wherever > > they may hail from :) > > > nytimes.com:http://urltea.com/369d > > > On 5/11/08, Alex Hillman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Setting a precedent, and leading by example, are probably the two easiest > > > solutions. Sounds like this "shared space values" would be a great > > > sub-document to be shared along with our core values of coworking. > > > -- > > Brian Del Vecchio | Virosity, Inc. | [EMAIL PROTECTED] | > > 617-899-0798 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
