[lostgame]

Sorry; but no. This weird virtual interaction is nowhere close to the real social environment of seeing and working with people face to face.

We shouldn’t be forced to come in; but I for one would freakin’ love the option.

This is a primary cause of concern for kids at school; that the social aspect is missing in that way.

Nowhere close, really.

[Icathian]

Maybe it's "nowhere close" for you. Have you considered that for other people it's perfectly equivalent?

[lostgame]

Yes, because I'm not a sociopath. :P I'm well aware some people like to work from home.

If you are one of those people you can keep working from home. All I'm asking is for the respect that I am not one of those people - and for my employer to please give me the option to go in. Thanks.

[swiley]

Just have lunch with them then, no need to make them change where they're working.

[yoz-y]

Having lunch together is much easier when you have all already commuted to work.

[swiley]

I doubt the office is the midpoint between you and most of your coworkers (taken one at a time, not together obviously.)