I have a new job with a desk next to a window that overlooks the parking lot. As I sat there today and noticed a guy go outside for smoke breaks at least five times, I wondered if there’s any other act that an employer would essentially overlook throughout the work day. Would it be acceptable for me to go outside for reading breaks every couple of hours? Could I stand just outside the backdoor and watch my new video iPOD (?) 10 minutes at a time and not get harassed by HR? Or does it have to be something more habit-like? Just wondering.