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Why I Started Ending Every Meeting With ‘See You in Person Soon’ Even for Remote Workers

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It was an impulse at first. A casual sign-off, something different from the usual monotony of “Thanks, talk soon” or “Great meeting, everyone.” Instead, as the call wrapped up, I leaned slightly toward the camera, let my voice drop just enough, and said, “See you in person soon.”

The pause was immediate. A hesitation, a flicker of uncertainty in their eyes.

I didn’t laugh. Didn’t clarify. I just ended the call.

The next time, I let it linger. “See you in person soon.” A beat of silence. A subtle smile. I watched the discomfort set in, the way their shoulders tensed, the way Greg’s fingers twitched near his mute button. Sarah from HR started hanging up just a little faster each time.

Then, Greg stopped showing up. Someone mentioned a leave of absence. No one had details. Just gone.

“See you in person soon,” I said at the end of the next meeting, eyes locked on Sarah. She didn’t laugh.

I flew out that night.

She didn’t answer when I knocked on her door.

But I know she was home.