Interesting zoom meeting stories you have?

🚌This might be a nostalgic one. Back in the COVID days when we still do many zoom meetings, what are some interesting stories you’ve encountered?

🚌Do you still do zoom meetings a lot now? Do you prefer meeting on zoom or in person?

#letschat #career

2024/5/24 Edited to

... Read moreThe shift to remote work during the pandemic brought an explosion of Zoom meetings, leading to many memorable experiences. From accidental mishaps to humorous backgrounds, Zoom meetings became a world of their own. Have you ever had someone walking behind you while you were in a meeting, or perhaps a pet stealing the show? Zoom meetings allowed for creativity in how we presented ourselves, which sometimes led to hilarious situations. As we transition back to in-person interactions, many still find themselves participating in virtual meetings. Some prefer the convenience and comfort of their own homes, while others long for the personal touch of face-to-face conversations. Navigating this new hybrid work environment means adapting our meeting styles while keeping the human touch alive. Let’s gather those amusing Zoom moments and discuss how they’ve impacted our work culture and interpersonal relationships in the professional landscape today. Your stories can inspire laughter and reflection among others navigating the same experiences.

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this guy farted on zoom and i had such bad second hand embarrassment i wanted to leave but it was class and everyone went silent and i wanted to cry for the guy

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Sav Chiou

It was for an early morning class and I unknowingly fell asleep and had sleep paralysis during that meeting 😭

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