[dherikb]

I'm kind like you, but the people are different and many of them really like this interactions. I just think the manager needs to understand those differences and not force the socialization for everyone. Sometimes the manager even embarrasses the people on the team that not are really into participate of some of this socializations.

[loveparade]

I wonder if it's an age or stage of life thing. When I was younger and single I enjoyed these interactions more than I do now that I have a family and kid. I think the need for extra socializing isn't quite there anymore.