I’m a big advocate of Work in the Nude Day (WIND). In fact, to get into the spirit of things, I decided to write this article in my birthday suit.
Things to DO
1. Do practice taking clever nude selfies – and I suggest viewing them in full screen mode, just in case there are any little surprises before sending them out to the masses.
2. Do control the temperature. This is very important in our working environments on WIND. Let’s be honest, it is in everyone’s best interest to warm the room up (address this before point 1).
3. Do practice laser-like eye contact before WIND. On the day it may prove too distracting to learn this skill, which could in turn lead to moments of awkwardness.
4. Do be extra careful around sharp objects, staplers, drawers, animals and hot car seats (this of course adds a layer of complexity for those whose business entails being on the road – my advice is just have fun with it, and avoid the police).
5. Do cover any tattoos you’ve had carved into your body when drunk and aged 17. Your photos will go far and wide and don’t forget, your parents use Facebook more than your friends.
6. Do modify your movements if you have other people in the office. This is particularly applicable to: sitting, reaching, asking questions while standing up while the other person is sitting down, doing your lunchtime downward dogs (regardless of whether anyone else is in the room, that is just wrong), and any other less flattering or “in your face” kind of maneuvers.
7. Do remember that when Skyping on WIND you can be absolutely guaranteed that the Skype connection will be crystal clear – all day. And just because you can’t see them, doesn’t mean they can’t see you. Now, I am a big fan of Skyping in the nude, but I do suggest that if you are new to this, avoid standing up at any time during the call.
Things we must NOT DO
1. As much as you might like the idea of cooking bacon and eggs to celebrate your newfound freedom, splattering oil is not your friend.
2. Remember that not everyone is as embracing of the nude you as the Flying Solo team – if there is a knock at the door, grab a robe (and do it up) before answering. Kids collecting for the school fete or the FedEx man don’t need the follow up counselling.
3. Taking videos is fraught with danger. When wiggling and jiggling in the nude, things move that shouldn’t move. Say no more.
4. Definitely don’t run with scissors, hot coffee or a video camera (see point 3).
5. Don’t use words like “ewwwwww”, “OMG”, “WTF” or “wow look at them” in any reference to images posted around WIND (or any live encounters with others embracing WIND). Think these words, but don’t say them.
6. There is a thin line between getting into the spirit of things and being creepy. Men, asking any woman to strip bare-arsed naked may not be the best approach – especially in the eyes of your partner.
7. If you drop anything (and I mean anything) on WIND – leave it on the floor and move on.
I hope these words of wisdom will help you enjoy WIND, I can certainly attest to the fact that I have learned them all the hard way!
What are your do’s and don’ts for Work in the Nude Day?