We're way beyond glitchy backgrounds, folks.
Now that Zoom has become a mainstream tool for teleworking, school, and even family happy hours, more pet peeves are starting to emerge. From awkward exits to vocal kids, here are 10 of the most annoying things you can do on a Zoom.
1. When in doubt, just stay muted. Some things can't be unheard, trust me.
accidentally unmuted during zoom meeting when i was talking about animal crossing 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/ClO5ouvrwC
— gabe (@letsgetIove) April 16, 2020
2. As tempting as it is, don't multi-task unless you've turned off your video feed ... especially if the second task involves getting naked!
Ok everyone - how many entertained the idea of showering during a #zoom call? pic.twitter.com/xgGNi61ExT
— Nabil Beitinjaneh (@nabilbeit) July 4, 2020
3. If you're going to mix and match, make sure you don't stand up.
#Zoom, vs Google meet.
— Joel Mwando (@joelmwando) July 10, 2020
This is definitely Zoom 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/aZhetNrKma
4. Not everyone is cut out for Zoom. If they just can't figure it out, pick up the phone.
Trying to teach my father zoom. #zoom pic.twitter.com/Bejy5ggfoq
— GenXmuse (@LCbasecamp) July 9, 2020
5. Make a graceful exit.
#awkwardzoom pic.twitter.com/SsV6JjR4cw
— laura albert (@lauraalbert) May 20, 2020
6. Kids, pets, and Zoom do not mix well. Keep the door shut!
Today my teenagers tried to balance the #dog on top of themselves whilst I was on a zoom call to a researcher. What’s been your most distracting #zoom incident? #zoommeeting #zoomfail pic.twitter.com/xgTbx7LQPE
— Liz Clark (@LizClarkDance) June 30, 2020
7. Practice doing a screen share BEFORE you have to do it.
When your screen share goes wrong 😂 #zoomfail #AcademicTwitter @UofGScottRamsay have you got your microscope? pic.twitter.com/HHWzR6qhQp
— Dr Maxinne Connolly-Panagopoulos (@MaxinneConnolly) May 12, 2020
8. Finding a lull in the conversation can be as difficult as a fast round of Double Dutch. If you have a point to make, try using the chat function.
Joke timing and execution is severely impacted by these Zoom meetings and a poor internet connection. Trying to figure out what I can bring to meetings now because a bunch of mumbles interrupting the start of a new topic isn't working...#AcademicChatter #zoomfail pic.twitter.com/gS5JLmIDZh
— Melissa Boswell (@melissaboswell_) April 24, 2020
9. Make sure your better half knows when you'll be zooming.
I can relate as my husband accidentally walked into the background of my zoom meeting with a dress shirt and no pants. Lawd! I’m never gonna live this one down with my team! 😂🙈😳 #zoomfail https://t.co/dKZsphlXuS pic.twitter.com/PzTLZfl9a8
— Melissa Alexander (@mbalexan) April 28, 2020
10. Last, but not least, tidy up your background before connecting!
Had anything embarrassing in background of a Zoom call? Speaking to a senior figure in the PR industry they noted a can of beer tucked on my bookshelf I'd forgotten about from a late session last night! #Zoomfail pic.twitter.com/1H089yR8F5
— Andy Green (@andygreencre8iv) April 24, 2020
Did we miss any of your biggest pet peeves about what you're seeing during Zoom meetings? Share them with us in the comments!
