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Friday Multiple Zoom Meetings and Committee Chair Style. . .

 

 
The top half for a Friday Zoom marathon.  Whew!  Yet again, the ol' J. Press 3/2 tweed jacket and one of several blue OCBD shirts made dressing for the day of meetings online pretty simple.  Dressing presentably need not take a lot of time, a commonly heard complaint trotted out by too many 'terminal boys' whenever the subject of slovenly male appearance across all levels of society comes up.  


After yesterday, Friday, I am no longer sure which is more fatiguing mentally.  Meetings face-to-face the old fashioned way?  Or via an online application like Zoom or Microsoft Teams?  

Certainly a string of meetings throughout the day is tiring, regardless of how they happen.  Presentable dressing and comfortable attire, however, help with the inevitable tedium.  At least you feel good while trying to keep your eyes focused on whoever might be speaking at the moment.  

 Sadly, I was the only man sporting a necktie in any of the meetings of which I was part.  However, this particular necktie never fails to garner a compliment or two when I wear it.  Not necessary, of course, but always nice to hear.

-- Heinz-Ulrich 


 

And the bottom half, featuring suede brogues, matching belt and some new old corduroy dress pants, purchased back in 2004, when I was in my first teaching position after grad school.   Until recently, they have been too snug in the waist and seat.  All of the slimming down since last September -- about 27-28 pounds lost at this point -- has made them quite comfortable once more.  A little loose even, which ain't a bad thing.








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  1. guyMarch 26, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    Zoom seem to have taken over my life - not only at work but meetings in the evening. The problem is that I am a member of a number of things full of retirees and the evening zoom call is their days entertainment. I'm usually at my office desk at 8am so evening zoom meeting which drag on and last after 8pm are a bit of a trial. I am ready to return to normal life but I suspect zoom meetings will now be with us forever.

    regards,
    Guy

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  2. WSTKS-FM WorldwideMarch 26, 2021 at 4:31 PM

    Agreed on both counts, Guy. I was tired of all this "at homeness" by May 2020, and, while very useful, Zoom and Teams have also become tiresome. Ponderous might be a more apt term given a spotty internet connection.

    Best Regards,

    H-U

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