It’s socially acceptable to twirl and manipulate small objects in your hands, from pens to stress balls. If you need to get your mouth involved, it’s mostly socially acceptable to chew on pens. Former smokers used to hold empty pipes in their mouths, just for comfort, but it’s hard to pull off nowadays unless you’re old or a fully-blown hipster.
How about a lollipop? It’s almost the same thing, and since inspector Kojak it’s become much more socially acceptable, even cool, if you pull it off well. If you are a woman, though, you’ll likely suffer some sexual objectification (what a news!).
Is there any product like an adult pacifier that is socially acceptable to use?
I am struggling with self-control to not interrupt people and am afraid for my job.
EDIT: In the meantime (or long-term if it works) I’ll use less caffeine (currentlly 400mg daily) to see if that helps.
Could chewing gum serve as a suitable replacement for you?
It’s socially acceptable to twirl and manipulate small objects in your hands, from pens to stress balls. If you need to get your mouth involved, it’s mostly socially acceptable to chew on pens. Former smokers used to hold empty pipes in their mouths, just for comfort, but it’s hard to pull off nowadays unless you’re old or a fully-blown hipster.
How about a lollipop? It’s almost the same thing, and since inspector Kojak it’s become much more socially acceptable, even cool, if you pull it off well.
If you are a woman, though, you’ll likely suffer some sexual objectification (what a news!).