I don't really know how other ppl work. More specifically, I don't know how other ppl can chat and work. To me, that's like trying to have 2 conversations at the same time. No dice on either one being of good quality.

Makes me wonder about office etiquette. Can you just ignore other ppl when you don't want to talk? To me that's completely reasonable. If I could put up a sign that says "leave me alone" that would be even better. Because ideally, I would like to be in isolation with no phones. I will talk to you if I need to, else, do not attempt to start a conversation, share anything interesting, or tell me about the latest tv episodes. I am not in the mood for entertaining you, I am in the mood to get shit done.

I know that sounds selfish/mean. But I don't really know any other way. I am tunnel-visioned when I really work, how else would I miss a flight when I was 2-hour early at the airport? Ppl think I am stressed out, which I can be when a deadline is involved but most of the time I'm just in my head. I hate being forced out of it... it's a maze in there and I might not get back to where I was. I've always been weird, don't tell me you find that surprising.