Some people just have interesting office desks. These little spaces tell so much about an individual. I don’t know about you, but I like seeing photos, notes, and other knickknacks on a person’s desk. Well, given that it is organized of course. Offices could sometimes make people lose their identity or tone down their personality, but I don’t believe that has to be the case. So when I see an interesting desk, it fascinates me.
There is a belief that what’s on a person’s desk reveals a lot about his or her working style. If the individual has a lot of puzzles and desk games, he is the type who enjoys problem-solving. Things that encourage critical thinking motivate this type. Do you have a Rubik’s cube on your desk? How about a magnetic poetry set?
There is a belief that what’s on a person’s desk reveals a lot about his or her working style. If the individual has a lot of puzzles and desk games, he is the type who enjoys problem-solving. Things that encourage critical thinking motivate this type. Do you have a Rubik’s cube on your desk? How about a magnetic poetry set?
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Another thing that is usually seen on office desks are photos. Look closely at the person who owns these. He or she must really value relationships. A boss that has a picture of his 5-year old daughter may be tough at work but could be a doting parent outside the office. So before dismissing people in the office based on your initial impression, perhaps the photos on their desk of their loved ones would make you think twice.
Penholders and mugs are among the common things found on office desks. Aside from telling me which employee is the go-to person for spare pens, items on the desk reveal a lot about a person’s sense of humor. Having an animal-shaped or a geometric pen holder could be a welcoming sight. The same goes for mugs that have pop culture quotes or images. I think this tells a lot about a person’s interests and favorites as well. Do you have a Golden State Warriors mug? How about a dachshund bobblehead? I’d be your friend.
Another thing that is usually seen on office desks are photos. Look closely at the person who owns these. He or she must really value relationships. A boss that has a picture of his 5-year old daughter may be tough at work but could be a doting parent outside the office. So before dismissing people in the office based on your initial impression, perhaps the photos on their desk of their loved ones would make you think twice.
Penholders and mugs are among the common things found on office desks. Aside from telling me which employee is the go-to person for spare pens, items on the desk reveal a lot about a person’s sense of humor. Having an animal-shaped or a geometric pen holder could be a welcoming sight. The same goes for mugs that have pop culture quotes or images. I think this tells a lot about a person’s interests and favorites as well. Do you have a Golden State Warriors mug? How about a dachshund bobblehead? I’d be your friend.
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Scott Jay Abraham here. Working as an independent industrial interior designer is not easy, but it is highly fulfilling nevertheless. When I’m not at work, I like hanging out with my dachshund, Shadow, and watching the Golden State Warriors in action. Share my interests? Visit my blog.