Goofing off
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Goofing off is an American slang term for engaging in recreation or an idle pastime while obligations of work or society are neglected. Common obligations neglected in the course of goofing off include schoolwork, paid employment, social courtesies and the expectations of new relations. Goofing off at
When goofing off occurs within the classroom, teachers can resolve the matter quickly by direct confrontation.
Some research has indicated that
See also
References
- ^ Robert Everhart (Spring 1982), "The Nature of "Goofing Off" among Junior High School Adolescents", Adolescence, 17 (65): 177–88
- ^ John P. Fields, Classroom Management and Conflict Resolution: From "Goofing Off" to Violence in the Classroom (PDF)[permanent dead link]
- JSTOR 1057434
- ^ Evans, Lisa (October 16, 2012). "3 Ways Goofing Off at Work Can Make Your Company More Innovative". Entrepreneur.
- ^ Rodriguez, Rachel (29 March 2013). "Goofing off on company time? Go for it". CNN.
- ISBN 1-57224-389-9
- ^ Cynthia R. Shuster (2001), "Take Five:" Simplify (PDF), Ohio State University, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-05-10
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External links
- Goofing Off; by Paul Roberts; Psychology Today; Jul/Aug 1995.
- GPS Devices Catch Workers Goofing Off; NPR; 16 Nov 2007.
- Goofing Off In The Computer Age: Some Employers Crack Down On Use Of Company Computers; by Patrik Jonsson; CBS News; 18 Mar 2005.
- More Time on Task, Less Goofing Off; by Fred Jones, Ph.D; Education World; 18 Aug 2003.
- Home Office: Need Help Goofing Off? Dopey videos, weird pictures, and giant bugs. By Steve Bass; PC World; 29 Dec 2004.