I was just the placement student so I tolerated yet another change to arrangements to my office accommodation. When my boss realised that the two other heads of group had taken advantage of my sweet nature I made sure that I kept out of the way of the ensuing arguments. All was forgiven at lunchtime when I joined the three of them and all the other staff for the traditional midday office meal. A mix of whatever ingredients were at hand went into the blender and came out as a thick slop of brown gloop. I just had to confirm that no coffee went into the concoction before I took a taste.