Very much so.
on my floor there was an initial 15 seconds of "stunned mullet" reaction while everyone processed that yes that was the fire alarm and it wasn't fire alarm test day, and then an orderly evacuation with people taking a few seconds to grab coats and a few handbags that were conveniently to hand. Only a few handbags, so there was a bit of "how do we get home" and/or "I can't buy anything if we go to the pub to keep warm while we wait". Various people have now decided that their phone is now staying on their person all day even if they have to get a bumbag to keep it in. I noted that not only do I keep mine with me (it's a work phone and I'm supposed to), I have a five pound note stuck in the case so that I have bus fare home if we have to evacuate and aren't allowed back in.
JulesJones
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