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is an American slang term for engaging in recreation or an idle pastime while obligations of work or society are neglected. Common obligations neglected in the course of goofing off include schoolwork, paid employment, social courtesies and the expectations of new relations. Goofing off at
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sooner than would be otherwise expected. Goofing off has been shown to improve work or study in the right environments, and can relieve stress. It may be a form of creativity and experimentation, providing useful learning experiences and discoveries.
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When goofing off occurs within the classroom, teachers can resolve the matter quickly by direct confrontation.
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Classroom Management and Conflict Resolution: From "Goofing Off" to Violence in the Classroom
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Goofing Off In The Computer Age: Some Employers Crack Down On Use Of Company Computers
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in the Western world, which is engaged in by all students at one time or another.
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Home Office: Need Help Goofing Off? Dopey videos, weird pictures, and giant bugs
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about taking time for themselves and so use breaks to become more organized.
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Kenneth V. Greene (October 1979), "Goofing off, Aging and Earnings",
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"The Nature of "Goofing Off" among Junior High School Adolescents"
Classroom Management and Conflict Resolution: From "Goofing Off" to Violence in the Classroom
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"3 Ways Goofing Off at Work Can Make Your Company More Innovative"

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