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Grex Scruples Item 95: The Endless Interruptions
Entered by popcorn on Thu Dec 1 18:49:45 UTC 1994:

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#1 of 12 by waterrat on Thu Dec 1 18:52:23 1994:

Considering I totally tune out the world when I write, interruptions
aren't much of a problem... and besides my boyfriend knows better than
to try to carry on a real conversation if I'm writing, he will most 
likely read a book or do homework as to not disturb me.

#2 of 12 by chelsea on Thu Dec 1 23:15:47 1994:

In our house we have the closed door cue.  If one of us needs a bit of
space, or quiet, or uninterrupted time to get work done, then we simply
close our study door.  When closed, only if something is quite important
and urgent, would you disturb the other with phone calls, questions, or
requests for assistance. Everyone needs to have such time built into a
home or relationship.  It's healthy.  So for us private time is announced
by closing our study door.

#3 of 12 by peacefrg on Fri Dec 2 01:00:20 1994:

I get interrupted all the time when I'm on the net because
we only have one phone line. I just tell em' to FUCK OFF!!!

#4 of 12 by carson on Fri Dec 2 07:47:45 1994:

if it's a nice warm day, I hop onto my bicycle or into my car
and go off to some nice secluded area with nice vegetation and
beautiful scenery so as to best enjoy whatever it is I'm enjoying.

#5 of 12 by peacefrg on Fri Dec 2 18:38:30 1994:

Being outside is wonderful, But during the winter it's not that easy. At least
where I live it's not.

#6 of 12 by popcorn on Fri Dec 2 18:43:12 1994:

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#7 of 12 by scg on Fri Dec 2 20:39:47 1994:

What's the matter, Valerie, you don't have a celular modem for your
notebook? ;)

#8 of 12 by zook on Mon Dec 5 03:22:09 1994:

The blunt approach is best.  You are less likely to be hassled on
future occasions.

#9 of 12 by roz on Mon Dec 5 18:35:09 1994:

I think there's a big difference between direct and rude.  I'd say:
"I'm trying to work <be on the computer, stay away from the mines in
Minesweeper, relax for a while> and it's hard to be interrupted. Can
these things wait for a little bit?"   When (not if) it happens 
again, I'd probably say "Is this urgent?"

So, does this make me a wimp?

#10 of 12 by peacefrg on Thu Dec 8 02:38:43 1994:

nope, I don't think so.

#11 of 12 by carolyn on Tue Dec 13 16:27:13 1994:

I'd say something like:  "Wait a sec - I'm trying to concentrate."
From there I'd probably stop at a convenient point and explain to
the loved one what it is that I'm trying to accomplish so that he
wouldn't feel rebuffed.

#12 of 12 by ewhisam on Thu Dec 28 03:39:09 1995:

Family is important but then again so is personal time; experience dictates

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