> but you might say hi if you walk past their desk

No. I would never interrupt someone's flow for a "hi". What an insane take. Those like you, interrupting us for a "hi" and throwing us off a good thought process when you "walk by", is one of the main things which make us all want to work remotely, far from you, protected by a need to have a purpose for your "hi".

You sound like a joy to have as a coworker…

Again… read between the lines. Think a little bit into what i said. Think about it a little critically

There are important ad hoc interactions that you have in an office that you don’t when you’re remote.

I personally prefer remote, but recognize that it’s easier to collaborate in real time in person.

It’s both well known and self evident that communication is richer in person for the vast majority of people.

Not really something worth arguing about.

Water is also wet, but I don’t have a specific source to link for that.

there is a middle ground. if i walk past you and you make eye contact, i say hi. if you are focused on your screen ignoring me, then i remain silent

That doesn’t account for folks who fail to make eye contact (of which there are many in tech)

it does, because i won't be greeting them, which is exactly what the poster above is asking for

After reading your comments I have decided if I'm ever a recruiter I'm going to say "we're like a family" on every communication just to weed out folks like you.

Love it, love the spite, but you will actually legitimately lose people who don't want to join a cult. If you wouldn't drive me to the airport for free, then we're not family, sorry. Save that term for, like... people who aren't paid to spend time with you.