Meeting where “Your insightis imperative,”but participationis optional. “Let’s catch upsoon,” shared bypeople passingin echoing hallways. “Love, love, love whatyou did there,”praising mediocrework. “Your email must havefound its wayto the abyss ofmy inbox,” a common tale. “No offense but…”often prefacesunsolicitedperspectives. “Take your time,there’s absolutelyno hurry,”with deadlines whispering. “Just jesting,”comes after,softeningsharp words. “I’ll ponder over it,”a placeholder,while…