I had a permie like that once, she moved next to me while another (decent guy) permie, was on holiday. She must have been looking at my screen more than her own. Very annoying, I would have a word.
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Ask if they'd like you to reposition your screen so he can see everything properly.
I usually find this works and the individual is a bit embarassed to be caught out.Bazza gets caught
Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
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Or offer to connect your PC to the beamer so everyone can watch!Originally posted by cailin maith View PostAsk if they'd like you to reposition your screen so he can see everything properly.
I usually find this works and the individual is a bit embarassed to be caught out.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Or email him a screenshot of your desktop every 5 mins.Originally posted by cailin maith View PostAsk if they'd like you to reposition your screen so he can see everything properly.
I usually find this works and the individual is a bit embarassed to be caught out.Comment
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Change your desktop to a picture of the guy's wife.
Say you got it off an internet dating site from a woman you've been 'enjoying' for a few months.Comment
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Hey, them's me best moves, MaryPoppins - the hyperD luurve moves and I don't often talk to nobody about them. Well, apart from the odd magistrate or two...Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostSounds like date night material to me.If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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Where does he get the picture of the guys wife though?Originally posted by Pondlife View PostChange your desktop to a picture of the guy's wife.
Say you got it off an internet dating site from a woman you've been 'enjoying' for a few months.Comment
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Smooth. I like that.Originally posted by hyperD View PostHey, them's me best moves, MaryPoppins - the hyperD luurve moves and I don't often talk to nobody about them. Well, apart from the odd magistrate or two...
Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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I'm worried you're taking these suggestions to heart...Originally posted by kandr View PostWhere does he get the picture of the guys wife though?Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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erm, I think that link might be nsfwOriginally posted by kandr View PostWhere does he get the picture of the guys wife though?And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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