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Bartley will admit that his own desk is a byword for clutter. Along with the surrounding area, it is covered with books he has enjoyed and wants to keep; books he has started to read and ought to finish; books that he genuinely means to read soon; and books he will probably never read but feels too guilty to throw away.

Hot desk, cold comfort The Economist September 28th 2019 オフィス デザイン フリー・アドレス デスク

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