Hypothetical that most of us have been in

Quick hypothetical:

It is 10 AM. You just drank 3 coffees in an hour cause you were up till 4 last night redoing a pitchbook. You realize you are about to wet your cubicle, and run to the bathroom. You go in and grab a tissue to blow your nose. Someone opens the door, and without seeing who it is you go the urinal, and unzip. You glance to the urinal next to you, and it is your MD.

What do you do? Mindless urinal talk? Ask him how its hanging? Or just stare silently at the wall? I'm sure this has happened to most of us, its happened to me 3 times. Curious what others do.

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jackofalltradesNever make conversation with someone next to you at a urinal. Wait until you reach the sink area.
I wish more guys followed this one
 

That happened to me once. The MD started talking about a potential customer while relieving himself and when he finished, he rubbed my ear, massaged my shoulders, and slapped my ass (right cheek).

 

happens all the time, i dont' see what the big dea lis. i think a quick nod and muttering "hey" or something is the general practice.

 

To look straight ahead and go about your business. I guess the only problem would be if you have performance anxiety. That wouldn't look good to the MD I feel like

 

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