There are two types of people in the world: those who set aside work to play Laser Cats* and those who ask the person playing Laser Cats* to leave them alone because they are working.
I am the latter. This is why I work from home.
My spouse is the former. This is why he goes to the office.
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*Laser Cats is a game that involves picking up a live cat and pretending it can shoot lasers out of its mouth. Works best when "shooting" other people who are not aware of laser capabilities.