This document lists the top 10 things people admit to doing during conference calls. The most common is doing other work at 63%, followed by sending emails at 55% and eating or making food at 47%. Other activities people engage in include texting, checking social media, going to the restroom, leaving without saying, falling asleep, playing video games, and shopping online. Statistics are provided on the percentage of people who admit to each activity.

1. Top 10 Things People Admit Doing on Conference Calls
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3. No. 1. Doing other work
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4. No. 2. Sending emails
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5. No. 3. Eating or making food
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6. No. 4. Going to the restroom
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7. No. 5. Texting other people
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8. No. 6. Checking social media
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9. No. 7. Leaving without saying
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10. No. 8. Falling asleep
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No. 9. Playing video games
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12. No. 10. Shopping online
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13. 21% 24% 27% 40% 43% 44% 47% 55% 63% 65% Shopping onlinePlaying video gamesFalling asleepLeaving without sayingChecking social mediaTexting other peopleGoing to the restroomEating or making foodSending e-mailsDoing other work
Statistics
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14. Credits & Acknowledgements
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