This afternoon was no different from any other. At precisely 3PM, a co-worker started clapping his hands loudly; and I mean LOUDLY. Sharp, fast claps that rattle bones and jangle nerves. He only does three to five claps... but he does it every day.
No one says anything. Nobody (that I have heard) ever questions him. At 3PM he claps. Then he resumes his work routine.
What the heck?
I asked another worker if she understood the clapping. Her answer was assumption only... "I think he just gets overwhelmed and tired, and must feel the need to release the tension."
OK then.
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Bemused.
10 years ago
I guess this leaves out pertinent information such as:
ReplyDeleteDoes he clap his hands once or twice, as if he was trying to catch and smash a flying insect?
---Maybe the recent fumigation in the building will alleviate his need to do so!
Or is he clapping madly as if he is applauding a job well done?
---Maybe he feels unappreciated. Maybe it would help him if, when he starts clapping, everyone stands and joins in, resulting in an inter-office standing ovation for a job well done.