Co-worker has annoying ringtone
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There is a co-worker who has this annoying ringtone of "In the end - Linkin park" and gets about 10 to 15 calls every day. Every time his phone rings I get really annoyed. I feel like I should tell him to keep his phone on vibrate mode but he is new and employed via a third party recruiter. Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project. I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
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There is a co-worker who has this annoying ringtone of "In the end - Linkin park" and gets about 10 to 15 calls every day. Every time his phone rings I get really annoyed. I feel like I should tell him to keep his phone on vibrate mode but he is new and employed via a third party recruiter. Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project. I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
work-environment colleagues ethics concentration
asked 22 hours ago
newguynewguy
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How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
22 hours ago
96
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
14 hours ago
73
Yeah, I tried so hard and got so far but in the end couldn't get over it.
– newguy
14 hours ago
1
I'd turn it into a positive: "I think it's so wonderfully considerate of you to warn us all in advance that you have zero musical taste, so we don't waste time talking to you about music. It helps that you have it turned up so loud that no one can have any doubt. Way to go, buddy." But that's just me, Suzy Sunshine.
– B. Goddard
10 hours ago
4
@B.Goddard Don't answer questions in the comment section. This is even spelled out when you try to write one.
– pipe
6 hours ago
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There is a co-worker who has this annoying ringtone of "In the end - Linkin park" and gets about 10 to 15 calls every day. Every time his phone rings I get really annoyed. I feel like I should tell him to keep his phone on vibrate mode but he is new and employed via a third party recruiter. Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project. I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
work-environment colleagues ethics concentration
asked 22 hours ago
newguynewguy
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There is a co-worker who has this annoying ringtone of "In the end - Linkin park" and gets about 10 to 15 calls every day. Every time his phone rings I get really annoyed. I feel like I should tell him to keep his phone on vibrate mode but he is new and employed via a third party recruiter. Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project. I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
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newguynewguy
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asked 22 hours ago
newguynewguy
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edited 22 hours ago
newguy
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newguynewguy
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How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
22 hours ago
96
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
14 hours ago
73
Yeah, I tried so hard and got so far but in the end couldn't get over it.
– newguy
14 hours ago
1
I'd turn it into a positive: "I think it's so wonderfully considerate of you to warn us all in advance that you have zero musical taste, so we don't waste time talking to you about music. It helps that you have it turned up so loud that no one can have any doubt. Way to go, buddy." But that's just me, Suzy Sunshine.
– B. Goddard
10 hours ago
4
@B.Goddard Don't answer questions in the comment section. This is even spelled out when you try to write one.
– pipe
6 hours ago
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2
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
22 hours ago
96
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
14 hours ago
73
Yeah, I tried so hard and got so far but in the end couldn't get over it.
– newguy
14 hours ago
1
I'd turn it into a positive: "I think it's so wonderfully considerate of you to warn us all in advance that you have zero musical taste, so we don't waste time talking to you about music. It helps that you have it turned up so loud that no one can have any doubt. Way to go, buddy." But that's just me, Suzy Sunshine.
– B. Goddard
10 hours ago
4
@B.Goddard Don't answer questions in the comment section. This is even spelled out when you try to write one.
– pipe
6 hours ago
2
2
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
22 hours ago
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
22 hours ago
96
96
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
14 hours ago
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
14 hours ago
73
73
Yeah, I tried so hard and got so far but in the end couldn't get over it.
– newguy
14 hours ago
Yeah, I tried so hard and got so far but in the end couldn't get over it.
– newguy
14 hours ago
1
1
I'd turn it into a positive: "I think it's so wonderfully considerate of you to warn us all in advance that you have zero musical taste, so we don't waste time talking to you about music. It helps that you have it turned up so loud that no one can have any doubt. Way to go, buddy." But that's just me, Suzy Sunshine.
– B. Goddard
10 hours ago
I'd turn it into a positive: "I think it's so wonderfully considerate of you to warn us all in advance that you have zero musical taste, so we don't waste time talking to you about music. It helps that you have it turned up so loud that no one can have any doubt. Way to go, buddy." But that's just me, Suzy Sunshine.
– B. Goddard
10 hours ago
4
4
@B.Goddard Don't answer questions in the comment section. This is even spelled out when you try to write one.
– pipe
6 hours ago
@B.Goddard Don't answer questions in the comment section. This is even spelled out when you try to write one.
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Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 22 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.7k116276
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
22 hours ago
6
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
22 hours ago
1
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
22 hours ago
14
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
16 hours ago
1
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
16 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 16 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
31.1k86891
12
We all don't do this. Some people do not keep their phone on silent. That's the issue so I would have to explicitly ask him to.
– newguy
15 hours ago
Maybe focus on the fact that he "gets about 10 to 15 calls every day" then (unless that's also common)
– A N
8 hours ago
2
How did you figure that everyone keeps their phone on silent. Is this a norm where you work? OP never mentions anything like that.
– pipe
6 hours ago
1
@pipe If they don't, they should
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
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Put the burden on yourself and act as though they're doing you a favor. (At the end of the day, they are. It's not a difficult favor, and one that you'd expect people to be happy to perform, but it's still a favor.)
Hey, I'm sorry but I get easily distracted and irritated at musical ringtones. I'm sorry, but would it be too much trouble for you to swap to a plainer ringtone? I'd be doing me a big favor! Thanks!
This works because it will not put them on the defensive by implying they're doing something wrong, and asking nicely is both easier for you to do, and more likely to get a positive reaction.
answered 15 hours ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
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by implying they're doing something wrong..since when annoying people at workplace s right?
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
Also, a high volume ringtone of a moving train or noisy street will be welcoming? I think not.
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
7
@SouravGhosh your feelings aside, OP has repeatedly clarified that other people at the same office do not keep their phones on silent/vibrate. For some reason OP is only bothered by this one colleague's phone. This is assuredly not the colleague's problem, it is OP's.
– Alex M
13 hours ago
1
No, it's not a favour. It's basic, decent, common courtesy. Cut out the "sorries" and stand up for yourself.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
1
@AlexM No, it is the colleague's problem. They are the ones causing the annoyance, and with 15 calls a day they surely must know this.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
add a comment |
do you know what the calls are about? 15 per day is around every 30 mins??? that's a lot and keeping him from getting in the flow, where he would be more productive. do him a favor and smash the phone with a big hammer! :-)
answered 3 hours ago
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Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 22 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.7k116276
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
22 hours ago
6
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
22 hours ago
1
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
22 hours ago
14
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
16 hours ago
1
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
16 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 22 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.7k116276
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
22 hours ago
6
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
22 hours ago
1
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
22 hours ago
14
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
16 hours ago
1
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
16 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 22 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.7k116276
Should I tell him his song or whatever he has set it is disturbing and annoying?
Yes, you should.
No need to mention anything specific on the choice of song - just mention that the volume of the ringtone is affecting your concentration at work. Ask him gently to use the phone in a way that does not create distraction and annoyance to other co-workers.
I am not sure how should I ask him since he is very new[...]
So help him learn the workplace culture by guiding him to the right path.
and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far [...]
You got a problem, you speak up, don't expect others to do your job for you.
and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
Non-issue.
I am not sure how long he is going to be here.
Also a non-issue.
Think of it this way, by letting them know what is right / expected of them, you're setting them off in a right path at the beginning of their career. This will help them in future - so you're being and doing good to them.
answered 22 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.7k116276
edited 22 hours ago
answered 22 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.7k116276
answered 22 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.7k116276
answered 22 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.7k116276
11.7k116276
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
22 hours ago
6
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
22 hours ago
1
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
22 hours ago
14
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
16 hours ago
1
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
16 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
22 hours ago
6
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
22 hours ago
1
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
22 hours ago
14
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
16 hours ago
1
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
16 hours ago
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
22 hours ago
problem is he is very new and other people don't seem to have any issues with it so far and he is employee of a third party working at our office for a project.
– newguy
22 hours ago
6
6
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
22 hours ago
@newguy (1) He's very new - so help him learn the workplace culture (2) Others are not accountable for your deliverables or work assigned - you got a problem, you speak up.
– Sourav Ghosh
22 hours ago
1
1
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
22 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
22 hours ago
14
14
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
16 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
16 hours ago
1
1
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
16 hours ago
@Fattie Hello sir, how are you doing? BTW, could not help putting that in the answer, Chester was one of my favorites.
– Sourav Ghosh
16 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 16 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
31.1k86891
12
We all don't do this. Some people do not keep their phone on silent. That's the issue so I would have to explicitly ask him to.
– newguy
15 hours ago
Maybe focus on the fact that he "gets about 10 to 15 calls every day" then (unless that's also common)
– A N
8 hours ago
2
How did you figure that everyone keeps their phone on silent. Is this a norm where you work? OP never mentions anything like that.
– pipe
6 hours ago
1
@pipe If they don't, they should
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
add a comment |
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 16 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
31.1k86891
12
We all don't do this. Some people do not keep their phone on silent. That's the issue so I would have to explicitly ask him to.
– newguy
15 hours ago
Maybe focus on the fact that he "gets about 10 to 15 calls every day" then (unless that's also common)
– A N
8 hours ago
2
How did you figure that everyone keeps their phone on silent. Is this a norm where you work? OP never mentions anything like that.
– pipe
6 hours ago
1
@pipe If they don't, they should
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
add a comment |
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 16 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
31.1k86891
Ask friendly and non-confrontational.
"Hey, would you mind setting your phone on silent in the office? We
all do this so we don't distract other people when we get a call.
Thanks much, I appreciate it. "
answered 16 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
31.1k86891
answered 16 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
31.1k86891
answered 16 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
31.1k86891
answered 16 hours ago
HilmarHilmar
31.1k86891
31.1k86891
12
We all don't do this. Some people do not keep their phone on silent. That's the issue so I would have to explicitly ask him to.
– newguy
15 hours ago
Maybe focus on the fact that he "gets about 10 to 15 calls every day" then (unless that's also common)
– A N
8 hours ago
2
How did you figure that everyone keeps their phone on silent. Is this a norm where you work? OP never mentions anything like that.
– pipe
6 hours ago
1
@pipe If they don't, they should
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
add a comment |
12
We all don't do this. Some people do not keep their phone on silent. That's the issue so I would have to explicitly ask him to.
– newguy
15 hours ago
Maybe focus on the fact that he "gets about 10 to 15 calls every day" then (unless that's also common)
– A N
8 hours ago
2
How did you figure that everyone keeps their phone on silent. Is this a norm where you work? OP never mentions anything like that.
– pipe
6 hours ago
1
@pipe If they don't, they should
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
12
12
We all don't do this. Some people do not keep their phone on silent. That's the issue so I would have to explicitly ask him to.
– newguy
15 hours ago
We all don't do this. Some people do not keep their phone on silent. That's the issue so I would have to explicitly ask him to.
– newguy
15 hours ago
Maybe focus on the fact that he "gets about 10 to 15 calls every day" then (unless that's also common)
– A N
8 hours ago
Maybe focus on the fact that he "gets about 10 to 15 calls every day" then (unless that's also common)
– A N
8 hours ago
2
2
How did you figure that everyone keeps their phone on silent. Is this a norm where you work? OP never mentions anything like that.
– pipe
6 hours ago
How did you figure that everyone keeps their phone on silent. Is this a norm where you work? OP never mentions anything like that.
– pipe
6 hours ago
1
1
@pipe If they don't, they should
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
@pipe If they don't, they should
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
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Put the burden on yourself and act as though they're doing you a favor. (At the end of the day, they are. It's not a difficult favor, and one that you'd expect people to be happy to perform, but it's still a favor.)
Hey, I'm sorry but I get easily distracted and irritated at musical ringtones. I'm sorry, but would it be too much trouble for you to swap to a plainer ringtone? I'd be doing me a big favor! Thanks!
This works because it will not put them on the defensive by implying they're doing something wrong, and asking nicely is both easier for you to do, and more likely to get a positive reaction.
answered 15 hours ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
891414
2
by implying they're doing something wrong..since when annoying people at workplace s right?
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
Also, a high volume ringtone of a moving train or noisy street will be welcoming? I think not.
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
7
@SouravGhosh your feelings aside, OP has repeatedly clarified that other people at the same office do not keep their phones on silent/vibrate. For some reason OP is only bothered by this one colleague's phone. This is assuredly not the colleague's problem, it is OP's.
– Alex M
13 hours ago
1
No, it's not a favour. It's basic, decent, common courtesy. Cut out the "sorries" and stand up for yourself.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
1
@AlexM No, it is the colleague's problem. They are the ones causing the annoyance, and with 15 calls a day they surely must know this.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
add a comment |
Put the burden on yourself and act as though they're doing you a favor. (At the end of the day, they are. It's not a difficult favor, and one that you'd expect people to be happy to perform, but it's still a favor.)
Hey, I'm sorry but I get easily distracted and irritated at musical ringtones. I'm sorry, but would it be too much trouble for you to swap to a plainer ringtone? I'd be doing me a big favor! Thanks!
This works because it will not put them on the defensive by implying they're doing something wrong, and asking nicely is both easier for you to do, and more likely to get a positive reaction.
answered 15 hours ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
891414
2
by implying they're doing something wrong..since when annoying people at workplace s right?
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
Also, a high volume ringtone of a moving train or noisy street will be welcoming? I think not.
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
7
@SouravGhosh your feelings aside, OP has repeatedly clarified that other people at the same office do not keep their phones on silent/vibrate. For some reason OP is only bothered by this one colleague's phone. This is assuredly not the colleague's problem, it is OP's.
– Alex M
13 hours ago
1
No, it's not a favour. It's basic, decent, common courtesy. Cut out the "sorries" and stand up for yourself.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
1
@AlexM No, it is the colleague's problem. They are the ones causing the annoyance, and with 15 calls a day they surely must know this.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
add a comment |
Put the burden on yourself and act as though they're doing you a favor. (At the end of the day, they are. It's not a difficult favor, and one that you'd expect people to be happy to perform, but it's still a favor.)
Hey, I'm sorry but I get easily distracted and irritated at musical ringtones. I'm sorry, but would it be too much trouble for you to swap to a plainer ringtone? I'd be doing me a big favor! Thanks!
This works because it will not put them on the defensive by implying they're doing something wrong, and asking nicely is both easier for you to do, and more likely to get a positive reaction.
answered 15 hours ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
891414
Put the burden on yourself and act as though they're doing you a favor. (At the end of the day, they are. It's not a difficult favor, and one that you'd expect people to be happy to perform, but it's still a favor.)
Hey, I'm sorry but I get easily distracted and irritated at musical ringtones. I'm sorry, but would it be too much trouble for you to swap to a plainer ringtone? I'd be doing me a big favor! Thanks!
This works because it will not put them on the defensive by implying they're doing something wrong, and asking nicely is both easier for you to do, and more likely to get a positive reaction.
answered 15 hours ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
891414
answered 15 hours ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
891414
answered 15 hours ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
891414
answered 15 hours ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
891414
891414
2
by implying they're doing something wrong..since when annoying people at workplace s right?
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
Also, a high volume ringtone of a moving train or noisy street will be welcoming? I think not.
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
7
@SouravGhosh your feelings aside, OP has repeatedly clarified that other people at the same office do not keep their phones on silent/vibrate. For some reason OP is only bothered by this one colleague's phone. This is assuredly not the colleague's problem, it is OP's.
– Alex M
13 hours ago
1
No, it's not a favour. It's basic, decent, common courtesy. Cut out the "sorries" and stand up for yourself.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
1
@AlexM No, it is the colleague's problem. They are the ones causing the annoyance, and with 15 calls a day they surely must know this.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
add a comment |
2
by implying they're doing something wrong..since when annoying people at workplace s right?
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
Also, a high volume ringtone of a moving train or noisy street will be welcoming? I think not.
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
7
@SouravGhosh your feelings aside, OP has repeatedly clarified that other people at the same office do not keep their phones on silent/vibrate. For some reason OP is only bothered by this one colleague's phone. This is assuredly not the colleague's problem, it is OP's.
– Alex M
13 hours ago
1
No, it's not a favour. It's basic, decent, common courtesy. Cut out the "sorries" and stand up for yourself.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
1
@AlexM No, it is the colleague's problem. They are the ones causing the annoyance, and with 15 calls a day they surely must know this.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
2
2
by implying they're doing something wrong..since when annoying people at workplace s right?– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
by implying they're doing something wrong..since when annoying people at workplace s right?– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
Also, a high volume ringtone of a moving train or noisy street will be welcoming? I think not.
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
Also, a high volume ringtone of a moving train or noisy street will be welcoming? I think not.
– Sourav Ghosh
14 hours ago
7
7
@SouravGhosh your feelings aside, OP has repeatedly clarified that other people at the same office do not keep their phones on silent/vibrate. For some reason OP is only bothered by this one colleague's phone. This is assuredly not the colleague's problem, it is OP's.
– Alex M
13 hours ago
@SouravGhosh your feelings aside, OP has repeatedly clarified that other people at the same office do not keep their phones on silent/vibrate. For some reason OP is only bothered by this one colleague's phone. This is assuredly not the colleague's problem, it is OP's.
– Alex M
13 hours ago
1
1
No, it's not a favour. It's basic, decent, common courtesy. Cut out the "sorries" and stand up for yourself.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
No, it's not a favour. It's basic, decent, common courtesy. Cut out the "sorries" and stand up for yourself.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
1
1
@AlexM No, it is the colleague's problem. They are the ones causing the annoyance, and with 15 calls a day they surely must know this.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
@AlexM No, it is the colleague's problem. They are the ones causing the annoyance, and with 15 calls a day they surely must know this.
– Lightness Races in Orbit
4 hours ago
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do you know what the calls are about? 15 per day is around every 30 mins??? that's a lot and keeping him from getting in the flow, where he would be more productive. do him a favor and smash the phone with a big hammer! :-)
answered 3 hours ago
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– bruglesco
2 hours ago
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do you know what the calls are about? 15 per day is around every 30 mins??? that's a lot and keeping him from getting in the flow, where he would be more productive. do him a favor and smash the phone with a big hammer! :-)
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2 hours ago
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do you know what the calls are about? 15 per day is around every 30 mins??? that's a lot and keeping him from getting in the flow, where he would be more productive. do him a favor and smash the phone with a big hammer! :-)
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do you know what the calls are about? 15 per day is around every 30 mins??? that's a lot and keeping him from getting in the flow, where he would be more productive. do him a favor and smash the phone with a big hammer! :-)
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How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
22 hours ago
96
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
14 hours ago
73
Yeah, I tried so hard and got so far but in the end couldn't get over it.
– newguy
14 hours ago
1
I'd turn it into a positive: "I think it's so wonderfully considerate of you to warn us all in advance that you have zero musical taste, so we don't waste time talking to you about music. It helps that you have it turned up so loud that no one can have any doubt. Way to go, buddy." But that's just me, Suzy Sunshine.
– B. Goddard
10 hours ago
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@B.Goddard Don't answer questions in the comment section. This is even spelled out when you try to write one.
– pipe
6 hours ago