I find that playing a Pandora station like Thievery Corporation or Massive Attack in the background is a good way to loosen people up enough. When it is too quiet, ppl are afraid to break the silence. If there is some groove in the background, it gets friendlier.
;) On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 4:54 PM, ATusler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 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 > > > -- tara 'miss rogue' hunt coFounder Citizen Agency (www.citizenagency.com) blog: www.horsepigcow.com phone: 415-694-1951 fax: 415-727-5335 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
