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The Boundaries and Norms That We Used to Know

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The Boundaries and Norms That We Used to Know
Working from home has blurred the line between personal and professional life. Maintaining boundaries has never been more important.

As it turns out, Zoom calls might be the window to the soul. When we hop on a virtual meeting, we see kids waddling through the background and what books are on people’s shelves. It’s humanizing and makes us more compassionate, but not all broken boundaries are as charming.

Many people report working more hours with fewer breaks when working from home, and it can even be hard to get out of your house. It’s time to reevaluate our personal boundaries.

This week, we discuss why communication, saying no, and taking time off is important to maintain boundaries in a virtual workforce.

Naked & Famous

Naked & Famous

Mezcal
Naked & Famous
Mezcal-lovers will rejoice, and the uninitiated are in for a wonderful first impression. All parts of this cocktail play beautifully together — there’s smoky, sweet, sour, and bitter. Our Naked & Famous can be enjoyed by anyone above the drinking limit, even if you’re clothed and obscure.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce mezcal
  • 1 ounce yellow or green Chartreuse
  • 1 ounce Aperol
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. Add the mezcal, Chartreuse, Aperol, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Fill it with two handfuls of ice and shake it until cold.
  2. Strain into a cocktail glass. If desired, garnish with a lime wedge.

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