You people must understand that
the society you live in encourages bragging and showing off what you have managed to acquire while existing in this world. Now, among the many places you could do this, in the workplace, there are 3 locations especially suited for this:
a) The ATM machine - the fact that it's a line, and it takes time for the line to move along, people can then wear their latest fashion acquisitions and tech gadgets and FORCE people to look at them, and deep down inside they will feel good and say "I have something she doesn't hehehehe snicker snicker". So the longer and slower the line, the better.
b) The elevator - another convenient place to flaunt your stuff, and since people are usually too close to each other, instead of a "visual" spectacle, you're treated to an audio-brag spectacle like "Oh we just got our tickets to Phuket! We're flying out tonight!" or "Hey girls have you gone to this spa over at (etc etc), my gosh its sooo expensive but it was worth every penny!" ...and even a combination olfactory-auditory assault via expensive perfumes sabay "Humot? Chanel baya na!" Again, the longer the elevator ride, the better, so Miss-Gucci-Bag can finish her story on how she toured Hanoi in a day...
c) Cafeteria - A combination of A and B
So unless there are drastic societal changes, be prepared for horrific trips to the ATM booth and agonizing moments in the elevator
-RODION