Noisy co-worker
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How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age? I'm tempted to get a set of noise-cancelling headphones and play silence through them...
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How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age? I'm tempted to get a set of noise-cancelling headphones and play silence through them...
Steve_Harris wrote:
How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age?
Every time he does it, walk by and let one rip. Eventually, the Pavlovian response will compel him to stop.
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How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age? I'm tempted to get a set of noise-cancelling headphones and play silence through them...
I really understand about noise interupting the thought process... and it can be quite a hassle, especially at work. I am only a student, so I don't know much... but I do know that there are two courses of action you could probably take (without knowing your exact situation): -You could politely confront the person and let them know that the noise is affecting your concentration. I personally don't think that him being a senior to you would affect your status in that environment. Nobody want to lose a good employee (especially due to noise). -You could "suck it up, Buttercup" and just try not to focus on him... find something small to distract yourself (like singing in your head for a few seconds). Now I don't know about your exact situation, but I would thing that wearing headphones at work might be something to avoid.. (earplugs on the other hand probably wouldn't be an issue) Here[^]'s an article on noise in the workplace for your reference, I hope it helps. Good Luck,;) Chris
"Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it."
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Steve_Harris wrote:
How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age?
Every time he does it, walk by and let one rip. Eventually, the Pavlovian response will compel him to stop.
Red Stateler wrote:
Every time he does it, walk by and let one rip. Eventually, the Pavlovian response will compel him to stop.
I doubt it, but I guess you never know...
"Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it."
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Steve_Harris wrote:
How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age?
Every time he does it, walk by and let one rip. Eventually, the Pavlovian response will compel him to stop.
He made the last person to do that take 'fart breaks' outside the room...
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How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age? I'm tempted to get a set of noise-cancelling headphones and play silence through them...
Depends on your relationship: If it was 'John' who sits in front of me I'd tell him to shut-the-fuck-up. If it was 'Tom' who sits behind me I'd tell him to shut-the-fuck-up. If it was my boss I'd tell him to shut-the-fuck-up. In other words if you don't do something it will not stop and it will begin to eat at you until you do something dumb. Sounds like he's just being a jerk: doesn't matter who he is, tell him.
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Depends on your relationship: If it was 'John' who sits in front of me I'd tell him to shut-the-fuck-up. If it was 'Tom' who sits behind me I'd tell him to shut-the-fuck-up. If it was my boss I'd tell him to shut-the-fuck-up. In other words if you don't do something it will not stop and it will begin to eat at you until you do something dumb. Sounds like he's just being a jerk: doesn't matter who he is, tell him.
Though "shut-the-f***-up" probably wouldn't be my first choice of words.
"Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it."
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How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age? I'm tempted to get a set of noise-cancelling headphones and play silence through them...
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Though "shut-the-f***-up" probably wouldn't be my first choice of words.
"Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it."
Trust me: it works.
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How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age? I'm tempted to get a set of noise-cancelling headphones and play silence through them...
Workplace noise is a big issue for me too but alas it can't be "fixed" because my coworkers are just doing their job. There is a medium size hall in the main building where all the engineers, sales, marketing, sereterial staff work. Not to mention several printers, copiers, fax machines and typewriters. Yep, typewriters, in 2007. Some of the people are in their 50's and 60's and love their typewriters. Let us know how your noise cancelling headphones are working.
Farhan Noor Qureshi
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Though "shut-the-f***-up" probably wouldn't be my first choice of words.
"Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it."
You can tell people to use their "inside voices", too. Make sure to use the same tone that a kindergarden teacher would to her class. "Now children, remember to use your inside voices." They'll either be embarrassed, laugh, or think your a dork, but the message gets across without you being a dick.
BW
Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
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How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age? I'm tempted to get a set of noise-cancelling headphones and play silence through them...
I feel your frustration--I've been there. I'd wear headphones; music or silence is up to you. I've had times where I'm really trying to concentrate and I don't want to wear headphones. In that case ask you co-worker, "Hey man, I know you're working hard. Just to let you know I'm working on something kind of complicated for the next [how many] minutes. I know you have a lot of phone calls but I was just wondering if you could maybe volume wise cut back a smidge."
_________________________________________ You can't fix stupid, but you can medicate crazy.
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You can tell people to use their "inside voices", too. Make sure to use the same tone that a kindergarden teacher would to her class. "Now children, remember to use your inside voices." They'll either be embarrassed, laugh, or think your a dork, but the message gets across without you being a dick.
BW
Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
-- Neil PeartIf you tried that in this office you'd get the crap kicked out of you (metaphorically speaking, of course).
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If you tried that in this office you'd get the crap kicked out of you (metaphorically speaking, of course).
Yeah, you have to adjust your tactics for your audience.
BW
Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
-- Neil Peart -
How would you deal with a noisy co-worker who bellows at the top of his voice on the phone, when he is quite a bit senior in terms of both position within the company and age? I'm tempted to get a set of noise-cancelling headphones and play silence through them...
Easy. When the guy gets on the phone, use your cell phone to call your own work phone. Act like you are trying to talk to someone important in your life. Say stuff like "can you repeat that, I can't hear you", "it's noisy here because the guy in the next cube yells on the phone", etc. Make sure you say it loud enough for him to hear. You may also want to say it loud enough for others to hear. Inject statements like "maybe he's hard of hearing and doesn't know he's talking too loud." That will make it look like your not blaming him, but you are understanding (which isn't really the case). If all else fails, speak with your manager for a possible move.
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He made the last person to do that take 'fart breaks' outside the room...
He really really really asked someone to take fart breaks elsewhere? :laugh:
CleaKO
"I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that." - Tommy Boy
"Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School) -
I really understand about noise interupting the thought process... and it can be quite a hassle, especially at work. I am only a student, so I don't know much... but I do know that there are two courses of action you could probably take (without knowing your exact situation): -You could politely confront the person and let them know that the noise is affecting your concentration. I personally don't think that him being a senior to you would affect your status in that environment. Nobody want to lose a good employee (especially due to noise). -You could "suck it up, Buttercup" and just try not to focus on him... find something small to distract yourself (like singing in your head for a few seconds). Now I don't know about your exact situation, but I would thing that wearing headphones at work might be something to avoid.. (earplugs on the other hand probably wouldn't be an issue) Here[^]'s an article on noise in the workplace for your reference, I hope it helps. Good Luck,;) Chris
"Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it."
strName wrote:
I really understand about noise interupting the thought process... and it can be quite a hassle, especially at work. I am only a student, so I don't know much... but I do know that there are two courses of action you could probably take (without knowing your exact situation): -You could politely confront the person and let them know that the noise is affecting your concentration. I personally don't think that him being a senior to you would affect your status in that environment. Nobody want to lose a good employee (especially due to noise). -You could "suck it up, Buttercup" and just try not to focus on him... find something small to distract yourself (like singing in your head for a few seconds). Now I don't know about your exact situation, but I would thing that wearing headphones at work might be something to avoid.. (earplugs on the other hand probably wouldn't be an issue)
You'll find out soon enough...
CleaKO
"I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that." - Tommy Boy
"Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School) -
Yeah, you have to adjust your tactics for your audience.
BW
Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
-- Neil PeartMy audience has an average age of 7. They may all be bloody clever but it's a testosterone fueled environment. If you don't stand up for yourself... It's like being back at school only less mature.
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He really really really asked someone to take fart breaks elsewhere? :laugh:
CleaKO
"I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that." - Tommy Boy
"Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)Yes, honest injun.