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24 Times Partners Learned New Things About Their Significant Other While Seeing Them Work From Home
When couples spend more time together than usual, they learn a lot about each other. With the coronavirus outbreak making us stay at home, some of us are now working from home. And if you’re spending all day with your partner, they’re going to see what you’re like when you’re at work. That, our dear Pandas, can bring out a whole different side to you that might just shock your loved one.
InStyle Magazine deputy editor Laura Norkin created an immensely popular Twitter thread when she shared how she learned what her partner’s like when they’re in “full work mode.” This inspired others to share their own shocking discoveries about their partners’ professional personas.
Scroll down, upvote your fave Twitter posts, and remember to share what you’ve learned about your partner if you’re both working from home!
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Débora Gualberto 5 years ago
Her husband was probably in a meeting with coworkers and Laura apparently was cut off by someone and her husband, instead of letting that go, pointed out that "Laura was not done speaking". He's a gentleman 😊
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Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
"Pay no attention to that woman behind the curtain!"
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Felicia Dale 5 years ago
I use animal training strategies on people all the time. Works great!
Laura’s Twitter thread amassed more than 664k likes, was retweeted over 52k times, and got over 3k comments. That just goes to show that lots of couples are getting to know each other a lot better since the start of the pandemic. A small win for relationships? We hope so!
A lot of people seem to have very different personas when it comes to their work and personal lives. Having two different personas isn’t a bad thing. In fact, it’s very useful and keeps your life in balance. You can be super-professional and ambitious at work while kicking back and relaxing when you’re with your family and friends. It’s a Yin and Yang kind of situation.
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Bobert Robertson 5 years ago
I'm this way a bit. My job requires me to be on top of so many things, managing schedules, people, conflict, yadda yadda yadda, that when I get home it's nice to "switch off" and go into laid back mode. Doesn't mean I don't contribute my thoughts/opinions, but my wife does not understand how I do my job
Lana Jig-maker 5 years ago
Sounds about right. They conserve their energy for when stuff needs to be dealt with.😁
#5
Merlyn Emrys 5 years ago
Not only do I have a Voice, I have a Gendered Voice, because apparently people saw short hair and thought Male, so my speaking to the public voice is a half octave higher than my relaxed voice. Just to try to help people out with that.
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Just saying 5 years ago
My husband is a vicar and has a sermon voice. Sometimes he talks in his sleep and it's always obvious when he is sleep sermoning!
Pamela24 5 years ago
My boyfriend is a PhD. student and therefore teaches at university. Whenever he starts to explain something to me, he immediately and without realizing raises his voice and starts to speak more "soundly" as to make sure that the whole classroom understands him. And I always have to gently remind him: "Darling, I'm right on your shoulder about 15 cm from your mouth, I can hear you."
Tiffany McBride 5 years ago
My husband and his friends have "gaming voices". When they play video games online with each other their voices get deeper. I call it his "bro" voice.
Water Bottle 5 years ago (edited)
I have 5 voices. One for friends, one for brothers, one for parents, one for teachers, and one for the phone.
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bdunbar@kcls.org 5 years ago
Just wait til' you've been together 39.5......It's even more confusing ;-)
Amazon QT 5 years ago
Going on Silver Anniversary next year... I can’t wait! LOL 💣🔫🧲🧨🪓
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Caroline Driver 5 years ago
Yeah, it would be nice if he acted with me the way he acts with some of his work colleagues. Even when he tears them off a strip, he does it in an assertive, not angry way
Amazon QT 5 years ago
Most men don’t want to be assertive with their wives, since that might make their home life not go so well for them. I’ve seen it happen a lot in my friends marriages. I never goes good. 😒
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Amazon QT 5 years ago
Yeah using that in a home contested means a WHOLE DIFFERENT THING than at work!! ⛓🛏 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Load More Replies...According to Timothy Sykes on Entrepreneur, it’s very easy to create a professional persona for yourself. The first step is deciding what kind of person you want to be at work and then following through by acting, dressing, and changing your attitude to fit your new character.
Sykes explains that if you “make a concentrated effort to conduct yourself with the professionalism of a manager or CEO,” then you’re more likely to get that promotion you’ve been angling for. In other words, fake it till you make it.
#7
Evil Little Thing 5 years ago
Same. All plans get summarized and agreed to prior to implementation. It saves so much time, effort, and money.
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Tiffiny Seemann 5 years ago
Mistakes were NOT made. Just to clarify the reasoning behind saying just to clarify.
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How Terribly Unfortunate 5 years ago
Well it's great that you still chose to have him despite that!
Pug Pug 5 years ago
Its because we spend all day doing that. I tell you, when Im out of work If some one calls my phone Im like f**k you! I will not talk on the phone one more second then I have to MOTHER Fuuuuckers. I Know it sucks you dont get that guy, but the other guy is the fun one anyways.
#9
Lip 5 years ago
It's probably emotionally exhausting for him to do, but work is all about networking
ezPZ 5 years ago
And when you come home, to "your" place, you don't want to force yourself to put on mask
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Orillion 5 years ago
How do you know that small-talking-husband is the true self. Maybe he just forces small talk at work because he's 'supposed to do it'.
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You should also think about what qualities make you indispensable. Are you the kind of person who always finishes their work before a deadline? Are you dependable? Good. Turn those features into a core part of your professional identity and you’ll be valued more by your coworkers and your boss.
What’s more, you should also avoid a casual attitude while at work, otherwise, you won’t be taken as seriously. You can still have fun, but remember that you’re a professional. Just remember to switch back to your carefree and joyful persona when you’re done working from home for the day!
#10
Dianna Siever 5 years ago
Hard stop means I WILL disengage from conversation and activity at this time even if you are mid-sentence. In this cast she's informing him that she needs to stop promptly at 11:55 because she's got to take/give a call. I don't find it particularly rude btw.
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Spikey Bunny 5 years ago
My husband says "jump on a call" all the time... and he does it. He's not rude about it, he just gets his work done. I have respect for this. It puts a roof over our heads and food in our fridge.
Bobert Robertson 5 years ago
I think the reference was more to the "I have a hard stop"
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Paula Swanson 5 years ago
At least she gave him a warning and didn't just do it and get up and leave.
Cynthia Wohlschlaeger 5 years ago
He’s calling him, his husband, a douchebag. It’s how I read it anyway.
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How is it bad that in her workplace there would be hard stops and jumping on calls? Isn't that her and her coworkers just doing things they're supposed to?
Jon S. 5 years ago
I find the use of such jargon very off-putting. We have a couple of people in our office who came from places where this was apparently normal communication and they just get a lot of blank stares. I secretly want to beg them to speak in plain English.
AY1984 5 years ago
It really depends on the environment. We have huddles at work and they are 15 minutes. We are free to say "hard stop" if our sup doesn't say it. It means we must stop and continue the conversation tomorrow. We have other higher ups that will give a warning and say we have to have a hard stop at a certain time because they have another meeting to go to. If I went into my husbands work and said that they would laugh at me after they got over the confusion. I have also used this on my oldest son in order to give him structure and he has figured out that when I say hard stop then he is done. So he has learned to focus on the task he has in front of him to get it done.
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Andrea Careless 5 years ago
If you need to ask another question it will often turn out that many others had the same question but were too shy to ask.
Bumblebee 5 years ago
I had that in college. Different school system, but I can compare it to college. Another girl and in my class and I would always ask questions. Others were or pretended to be annoyed by it. But if we asked them before asking our teacher, they didn't know. And we did that a lot, to test it if they did know it, because they seemed annoyed by it. Apparently they were fine with not knowing what most of our classes were about, because we asked multiple questions each class most of the time. It seemed like they just didn't care? But we didn't care about asking questions. We wanted to understand our classes. In high school, (at least where I went) most people were fine with a (I'll also compare, different grading systems too) B- or even C? They were fine with whatever was enough to pass each class. I was too. But at college, I really wanted to understand what we were studying for! I guess I would be like this at work too. But I am chronically sick and can’t work. So I don’t know for sure.
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FosterDraws 5 years ago
if you need to ask another question, at least wait until everyone else has left so you can ask privately!
Charlotte 5 years ago
But what if the person who has the answer leaves? This is fine in a lecture or presentation, but meetings are supposed to be collaborative. Asking a question now could reveal something others have missed and save everyone time and effort in the long run. Don't be afraid to do your job thoroughly because others are bored or impatient.
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Tiffiny Seemann 5 years ago
A back rub. A long back rub, no talking. Just shut up and rub my back until I fall asleep. Then you can wake me up with the promise of coffee.
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Death Metal Kitty 5 years ago
Sigh... too many people mistake processes with getting work done, and it's honestly tiring.
Donna Cheung 5 years ago
I agree with the wife though. Working is about deliverables; did you think it's for enlightenment or something?
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Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
I have never heard that phrase, and I'm glad I haven't until now. Weird
M O'Connell 5 years ago
"Curate the space"? I quit. I'd rather have a menial shovel-centric job than one where I have to listen to that douchery.
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Chrissy Neibarger 5 years ago (edited)
I thought I was the only one that still typed out "Giggle" lol! Its hung on since my old BBS days and I get c**p about it all the time. Can't help it! Smiles! You just made my day! Giggle
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Felicia Dale 5 years ago
"Swooned his voice?" I'm not sure what this means. I understand the word "swoon" but not in this context.
#16
kitty.boom 5 years ago
Work life is different from personal life. Some just have their own characteristics or personality when it comes to work that doesn't apply to their non-work life.
Merlyn Emrys 5 years ago
It's often taught as a way to contradict someone or present another view without actually saying Youre Wrong and Here's Why. It can become incredibly condescending depending on tone, though.
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CbusResident 5 years ago
Again, how is that bad? How is it unreasonable of her husband to, at times, postpone the detailed analysis of one topic, for the sake of completing broad overview coverage of multiple topics? Shouldn't we all be able to do that sometimes?
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Colin L 5 years ago
I already knew about my wife's cursing, temper, and habits long before I proposed... I now recognize her "Polite to customer/coworker now and will kill something later."
Aliya Clark 5 years ago
well lets hope you are safe and not the one she kills later
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Koalamonster 5 years ago
We went on a trip with everyone in our optical- the owner got married and she wanted us all to go. I've been in customer service for a long time so I've got the voice and the little bit of change in speaking patterns that I automatically slide to when I'm working with a patient. In the car from the airport to the hotel I got funny looks from my coworkers- repeatedly. Wasn't sure what was up but didn't super care, mini vacation and first time I'd been in Florida. That evening I found out why I got the looks- the only person I'd ever spent a lot of time with outside of work was my manager, they were all used to customer service me, and weren't aware that f**k is one of my favorite words. I did get several compliments that with how much I curse outside of work I keep it entirely clamped down when I'm on the clock. At work I say things like 'geeze Louise' and 'oh poodles' so it's not super shocking that they were surprised.
Tiny Dynamine 5 years ago
I like women who swear. :) (Unless they are drunk, obnoxious types!)
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M O'Connell 5 years ago
I strongly prefer this over some buzzword-focus group-douchery.
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Remind me where I am again ? 5 years ago
Is his older brother the "Thanks for reaching out !" guy ?
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KEBI Photography 5 years ago
That's me, but never publicly. I use headphones in public and speakerphone in private, but I can't hear from speakers very well, and I'm tone deaf so I can't quite hear how I sound
D Gangwere 5 years ago
A headset is also hands-free. I have one hand, so it makes it easier when driving
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BluEyedSeoulite 5 years ago
My husband is the same and drives me crazy. Puts his cell on speaker and then switches it between his ear and his mouth like an old telephone. He is also partially deaf and can never hear the other person very well on speaker...
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How Terribly Unfortunate 5 years ago
@FLCatLady you may also notice that she has a massive smile and her username is that name as well, something that shows that she DOESN'T CARE and is perfectly happy the way she is.
#23
Ylianova Modesto 5 years ago
Flesh out means to go deeper “where the flesh is” and get it out, discern it. Pivot means to give it another angle, change course...
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Lauren Darnell 5 years ago (edited)
I'm a two screen girl, i'd love 3 if they'd let me. It makes working much more productive
Darkdolphie X 5 years ago
I'm a one curvy SUPER WIDE screen gal... :) I do NOT want all the screen bezels blocking my view... just gimme one very wide curvy continuous screen to work with and I'm more than happy... One perk of working from home: I get to use said kind of screen (Lenovo Legion yw44-10, a nice 43.4 inch wide-n-curvy screen) vs the two small old monitors with nasty bezels blocking the view at the office. BUvU5zR-5e...fe-png.jpg 
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Foxxy (The original) 5 years ago
I am actually quite worried about being in isolation. I am already seriously struggling with my mental health and being stuck at home, no break away from my kids and hubby. Don’t get me wrong I love them dearly but both my kids have disabilities and do not get along and my hubby will get cabin fever from not being able to go fishing. We will drive each other cray cray. But we have been through so much so I believe we will survive this.
Dianna Siever 5 years ago
Oh sweetheart :(. I second the idea of reading but would like to add the option of audio books. I escape with audiobooks all day long. Just look one up on youtube if you don't have audible or livravox. Plug your headphones in, and leave your present reality. If you like humor may I suggest David Sedaris? He's hilarious, but his stories aren't so deep that you'll be angry when you're enevidably interrupted. I think audible is also giving away free kids books? So you might try the reverse and let your kids listen to some good stories while they play. My son can listen to Harry Potter for hours while he acts out the action. It's a better medium for an active kid because the screen is in their mind. I hope things get better for you soon. You're a strong Momma. You got this!
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Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
I figure this quarantine will lead to two things in the next year: A lot of divorces, and/or a lot of newborn babies.
Pamda Panda 5 years ago
I just found out we both drink a lot. And I don't mean alcohol. He frequently emerges from the office with two mugs (coffee and tea), two empty cans of seltzer, a water bottle, and an energy drink. My work desk is the same, but my home desk is too small to accumulate. 🤣
daisydiamond 5 years ago
I found out this a while ago, but my dad was working at home for a bit. He was usually the quietest person in the house, but on a phone call, you can hear clearly everything he says from out on our street, and all our windows/doors are closed. I was shook....
Caroline Driver 5 years ago
My partner calls everyone 'mate' on the phone, sometimes it's the friendly kind of 'mate' and sometimes it's the warning kind of 'Mate'.
Calypso poet 5 years ago
My husband and I met at work. We then worked together for a few years at different places so I cannot comprehend being surprised about how a spouse acts at work. Lol, we loved working together too.
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
I've been working on a nonfiction book, and self-isolation has helped me make a lot of progress.
Erin 5 years ago
I live alone, but my mother walked down to my home the other day, (it is a three minute walk between houses) and I was on the phone when she walked in. When I hung up, she said, "Wow. I am impressed. You sounded really smart on the phone." Um...Thanks Mom. I am am the top of my field.
Foxxy (The original) 5 years ago
I am actually quite worried about being in isolation. I am already seriously struggling with my mental health and being stuck at home, no break away from my kids and hubby. Don’t get me wrong I love them dearly but both my kids have disabilities and do not get along and my hubby will get cabin fever from not being able to go fishing. We will drive each other cray cray. But we have been through so much so I believe we will survive this.
Dianna Siever 5 years ago
Oh sweetheart :(. I second the idea of reading but would like to add the option of audio books. I escape with audiobooks all day long. Just look one up on youtube if you don't have audible or livravox. Plug your headphones in, and leave your present reality. If you like humor may I suggest David Sedaris? He's hilarious, but his stories aren't so deep that you'll be angry when you're enevidably interrupted. I think audible is also giving away free kids books? So you might try the reverse and let your kids listen to some good stories while they play. My son can listen to Harry Potter for hours while he acts out the action. It's a better medium for an active kid because the screen is in their mind. I hope things get better for you soon. You're a strong Momma. You got this!
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
I figure this quarantine will lead to two things in the next year: A lot of divorces, and/or a lot of newborn babies.
Pamda Panda 5 years ago
I just found out we both drink a lot. And I don't mean alcohol. He frequently emerges from the office with two mugs (coffee and tea), two empty cans of seltzer, a water bottle, and an energy drink. My work desk is the same, but my home desk is too small to accumulate. 🤣
daisydiamond 5 years ago
I found out this a while ago, but my dad was working at home for a bit. He was usually the quietest person in the house, but on a phone call, you can hear clearly everything he says from out on our street, and all our windows/doors are closed. I was shook....
Caroline Driver 5 years ago
My partner calls everyone 'mate' on the phone, sometimes it's the friendly kind of 'mate' and sometimes it's the warning kind of 'Mate'.
Calypso poet 5 years ago
My husband and I met at work. We then worked together for a few years at different places so I cannot comprehend being surprised about how a spouse acts at work. Lol, we loved working together too.
Freya the Wanderer 5 years ago
I've been working on a nonfiction book, and self-isolation has helped me make a lot of progress.
Erin 5 years ago
I live alone, but my mother walked down to my home the other day, (it is a three minute walk between houses) and I was on the phone when she walked in. When I hung up, she said, "Wow. I am impressed. You sounded really smart on the phone." Um...Thanks Mom. I am am the top of my field.
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