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I'm done with Christmas Cards

Gahhhh! People in offices who yammer on on the telephone and then put the phone down and have to tell anyone who will listen word for word what they said to the other person on the phone and what they said and why! And who feel that it's acceptable to have a conversation on a speaker phone in an open office, and have all of the "PING!" / "WHEEEE!" / "TADAAAA!" notification noises turned on and up on their mobile.

I know it's bad, but I've started doing this:

Other people: "Morning!" Me: "Morning!"

Other: "Good weekend?" Me: "Yes, thanks.".

Them: "Um....errr....good".

<pause>

Them "Go anywhere nice?" Me: "Yep; home."

<pause>

Me: *Makes coffee*

#SorryNotSorry

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  • I totally agree - why put your call on speaker phone if no one else needs to hear the conversation or take part it in? Now we can't think straight because of their conversation which is of no relevance or interest to us! I have had my mobile phone on silent mode for the past 10 years because I just can't cope with the beeps/rings etc when you receive a message or call. Not only does this benefit me but also anyone around me. Unfortunately, most people are not considerate of these things (although they probably don't find the noise as painful to be fair). 

    Could you wear ear plugs in the office? I am looking to get some but worried I will draw more attention to myself if they are visible. 

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  • I totally agree - why put your call on speaker phone if no one else needs to hear the conversation or take part it in? Now we can't think straight because of their conversation which is of no relevance or interest to us! I have had my mobile phone on silent mode for the past 10 years because I just can't cope with the beeps/rings etc when you receive a message or call. Not only does this benefit me but also anyone around me. Unfortunately, most people are not considerate of these things (although they probably don't find the noise as painful to be fair). 

    Could you wear ear plugs in the office? I am looking to get some but worried I will draw more attention to myself if they are visible. 

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