Make sure their computer is locked
An unlocked computer is a vulnerable computer. Vulnerable to malware sure, but much more vulnerable to the local office prankster, who thinks it’s hilarious to make a screenshot of your desktop, change your background to that screenshot, then hide all of your desktop icons.
These incidents have taught us that you should lock your computer when taking a break. Hopefully your coworker has learned the same lesson, and pressed Ctrl+Alt+L before stepping out for a coffee.
Leave a carefully worded message
Now is your opportunity to leave your message of appreciation on your coworker’s computer. Click on the Leave Message button and type away!
Click on Save.
Wait, possibly in the shadows
If you sit near your coworker, then wait for them to return. If you sit farther away, then try to listen for their footsteps. Eventually they will return to their computer and enter their password to unlock it.
Observe smile
Once they return to their desktop, they will be greeted with the message you left.
Look to see if they appreciated the message, and if so, feel free to take credit.
If they look annoyed, or press the Cancel button, continue on with your day like nothing happened. You may also try to slip into a conversation that you saw Jerry tinkering with their computer earlier.
Conclusion
Leaving your coworkers a nice message is easy and can brighten up their dull afternoon. We’re pretty sure that this method can only be used for good and not evil, but if you have any other suggestions of messages to leave, let us know in the comments!
