Now I'm getting pissed...
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All of the above. I can hear the music (vaguely), he has headphones on, and yes, he is singing quite loudly...
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932Turn it round then. I can pretty much guarantee that it's not just you that he's annoying, and that others are just as sick. You're all just playing politeness chicken, waiting to see who'll crack first. All you need to do is politely ask him to turn his music down, and ask him if he'd mind not singing as you're finding it difficult to concentrate with the distractions. It's not rude to do this (he could be totally unaware that he's doing this), and if he gets all prissy about it, there are ways of getting revenge. A good way of starting would be to tape him singing on your phone and then playing it back to him.
*pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington
"Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos
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No friggin' way - he's one of THOSE - if you know what I mean? He would just think I was coming on to him. :~ [EDIT] Before anybody tells me off, NO - it's no problem for me really - I was just trying to phrase it in a diplomatic way... [/EDIT]
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932Warn him if he does not stops, you will play Justin Beiber's songs at full volume the whole day. There are pros and cons by doing this: Pro: You too will be popular among teenage girls. Con: Bleeding ears, temporary or permanent rage leading to violent actions on singing co-workers. Hey! that's a win-win for you. :)
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Simply join in LOUDLY. Bonus points for slightly off key. Then wait for them to complain, take the nasty labels upon themselves, and be much more willing to accept your suggestions.
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A half beat off is also a good bet.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932Ask him if he enjoys singing when he does it again. The normal reply will be 'yes'. And then ask: "Why don't you learn it, then?" If that does nor help, then join him. Just sing along, loud and bad. Then it will not take him long to complain and he's the jerk :)
At least artificial intelligence already is superior to natural stupidity
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932Send a complaint to the HR department. When he leaves for lunch, leave a note on his desk explaining that his singing is inappropriate and disruptive.
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Yeah, but he doesn't know it yet... Or maybe he does? :doh:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Turn it round then. I can pretty much guarantee that it's not just you that he's annoying, and that others are just as sick. You're all just playing politeness chicken, waiting to see who'll crack first. All you need to do is politely ask him to turn his music down, and ask him if he'd mind not singing as you're finding it difficult to concentrate with the distractions. It's not rude to do this (he could be totally unaware that he's doing this), and if he gets all prissy about it, there are ways of getting revenge. A good way of starting would be to tape him singing on your phone and then playing it back to him.
*pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington
"Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos
CodeStash - Online Snippet Management | My blog | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier
Make it your ring tone.
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A half beat off is also a good bet.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
Lets keep it KSS! and watch what is beat.
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932I ask the person, "Why is it rude when some one complains about someone else being loud and inconsiderate in the office?" The usual response is that it isn't rude. So I then use the opening to ask them to stfu.
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932You see that cable that runs from his desk to the wall...
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Now, THAT's a great idea! :laugh:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932Shove a microphone in his face and say "the rest of the building can't hear you", "we have rodents in the building that need to be exterminated" or tell him he should audition for American Idol / The Voice / America's Got Talent and let them tell him how bad he is.
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Shove a microphone in his face and say "the rest of the building can't hear you", "we have rodents in the building that need to be exterminated" or tell him he should audition for American Idol / The Voice / America's Got Talent and let them tell him how bad he is.
Steve _________________ I C(++) therefore I am
Tell him Simon Cowell wants to have his baby.
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932Record it and play it back at high volume. Better if you can loop it with a 5 second delay. Just tell him you're trying to be helpful. :-\
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932Start singing yourself at the top of your lungs. Then when he (or someone else) complains say you'll stop if he stops.
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932A favorite of mine is to ask them "Hey, who sings that song?"... after they reply with the artist/band name, say "Lets keep it that way".
Be The Noise
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How do you tell one of your cow-orkers to stop playing music and singing at his desk - WITHOUT being labelled a rude, antisocial asshole. Yes, I DO have headphones on already, but it doesn't help. :mad:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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A favorite of mine is to ask them "Hey, who sings that song?"... after they reply with the artist/band name, say "Lets keep it that way".
Be The Noise
That was a REAL good idea. I'm gonna try that... :thumbsup:
Why can't I be applicable like John? - Me, April 2011
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Beidh ceol, caint agus craic againn - Seán Bán Breathnach
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Da mihi sis crustum Etruscum cum omnibus in eo!
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Just because a thing is new don’t mean that it’s better - Will Rogers, September 4, 1932