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FRIDAY, 21 MAY 1993
Someone laminated an "Acceptable Behaviour" poster for the office kitchen.
It will still be on that wall long after your name is off the door.
— Zack, unqualified
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PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
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- Your step counter used to set goals. Now it just sends "Hello?" like a…
- Everyone's bringing back the dog filter. Your face has been doing the droopy-ears look…
- Find your purpose. It's in the drawer with the takeaway menus and a key…
- Your teenager isn't ignoring everyone. Just you. You're saved in their phone as "Do…
- You "can't do mornings". You also can't do afternoons, evenings or emails.
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