Netizens analyzed all the tiny “clues” as seen in the choice of furniture, lighting, curtain, and even wallpaper-they even rated it via a Twitter page called “Room Rater,” which scores the home backgrounds of celebrities, athletes, news reporters, politicians, etc. Tenang says this major shift was also seen in how celebrities were “demystified” as they sing, dance, or host in the comfort of their homes during the quarantine. Some even go the lengths of ‘curating’ their space to project an image (like choosing a profile photo). “It is interesting to note how once private (and guarded) spaces have now become public, especially among work colleagues. Pundits have even claimed that a well-stocked and elegant bookshelf is like having a tailored suit or a branded handbag pre-Covid era,” says Christian Tenang, a behavioral science expert who is also an HR consultant. a movie poster, a book title, or a painting) can reveal a lot of things, which experts can use to gain insights about you. But most of the time, the little cues (i.e. That little “window” allows people to arrive at some conclusions which may, or may not, be accurate. Wandering eyes look for things that will reveal the “true” you as you give a glimpse of what your personal space looks like. Like any meetings, eyes do not just focus on the agenda at hand.

In this new normal era where virtual meetings become the norm (and a necessity for some) over Zoom or Google Meet, the background scenery of the room where you appear says a lot as it conveys subtle cues on your personality, taste, and preferences. There is a new “status symbol” in town and it’s not about the clothes you wear, the car you drive, or the gadgets you use.

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