It’s not just pantry talk. It’s a miracle.

“How’s work, man?”

“Oh man! Work is tough. You know I’m trying to resolve this…”

?? A typical conversation at an office pantry that magically turns into a stress reliever, sometimes even bringing about solutions. Maybe that’s why regular breaks are essential at offices.

When the 2020 pandemic hit, work-from-home descended on us like a blessing and a curse at the same time. Some of us enjoyed not traveling to the office, while the others cribbed about lack of coordination and communication. Talking to co-workers became virtual and not a great means for effective communication (about work and everything else). But now that things are back to normal, the pantry talk is back.?

What is this pantry talk all about??

Casual conversations between co-workers in the office pantry about weekend plans, dinner plans, shopping, and sometimes even work are called pantry talk.?

But what’s so great about it anyway?

• Creates a temporary distraction. Yes, we know that focusing on work is important. But a silly conversation in the pantry can definitely help you look at things from a fresh perspective when you return to your desk.?
• Feels like breathing in the fresh air. Whether it’s about personal or professional life, venting it out to your work bestie over a coffee break surely feels like getting your breath back after wearing a mask for a long time.?
• Reduces work stress. Sometimes it gets tough to sit in one place for hours (especially when you don’t have an urgent deadline to meet ??). Visit the pantry. We’re sure someone’s already there, having a soul-soothing conversation about mountains and beaches.?

If you’re really looking for meaning in pantry talk, think about this -

• Boosts productivity. When you get things off your head, you start to focus more on what’s currently important. That’s how productivity increases.?
• Improves communication. Pantry talk can break the ice between old employees and new employees. Plus, talking more is a great way to improve communication skills.?
• Builds a better team. When you start talking, you start bonding. When you bond with your co-workers, you get better at teamwork. And we all have heard of ‘great ideas come in the weirdest places’.

Pantry talks, water cooler talks , and even smoke breaks at offices create happier employees. So just like these breaks, we decided to take a break from all the ad tech-nical content (pun intended). Hope you enjoyed your read and head to your pantry right away!