Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction: The infra-ordinary

1 Bacon and eggs to go

2 Standing room only

3 A lifetime behind a desk

4 The word from the water cooler

5 Cashier number one , please

6 Dining al desko

7 The dread of the inbox

8 Puffing al fresco

9 Any other business?

10 The ministry of sensible walks

11 Not just here for the beer

12 Your dinner is ready

13 Behind the sofa

14 Please do not adjust your set

15 Watching the weather

16 At the end of the day

Afterword: Habits of the heart

Notes