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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 7 months ago

I have a phone job and one bad day a caller told me I sounded like I didn't want to be there that day, which was true.

But it's made me more aware of how I sound or present myself and, y'know, the whole fake it til you make it thing has worked with me.

Being happier on the phone led to happier outcomes with the members, which led to me not having my head down all the time.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Not really a shower thought but it's cute so I'll allow it :)

[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago

It's an original thought (to me) that popped up while listening to a podcast. It's often how we can detect sarcasm aswell even when you don't even see the person.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

Why not? If they thought about it in the shower, it's a showerthought 🙂

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Call centers train you to smile while on the phone because of this.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

I uncontrollably smile when I talk to this day thanks to my call center experience. It's an unwanted mask.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago

Truth. I've worked in one that provided mirrors to remind you to smile.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Yes the fake smile just like in American retail. People notice that too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

That was the first thing I learned when training for that job. They really drilled that into all of us.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago
[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

"You should smile more."