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1mo
an operations executive

How to Deal with a Chatty Colleague?

Okay, so I have this colleague sitting right in front of me, and he doesn’t stop talking all day. I’ve tried putting on headphones, but this guy still waves his hands in front of my face like, “Oye Oye, ek baat sun !” Leaving my desk isn’t an option because my work would suffer, and there’s no extra space in the office to relocate. How do I politely deal with this without causing awkwardness or making it seem like I’m being rude?
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an operations executive
1mo
Haha, headphones as a defense failed? Maybe try the classic 'one sec, I'm on a deadline!' excuse?
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an operations executive
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1mo
@an operations executive usko farak nhi padta 🤦‍♂️
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a team lead
1mo
why not have a friendly conversation about boundaries? Something like, 'I need to focus for a bit, can we catch up later?
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an operations executive
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1mo
@a team lead maybe will have to take some serious step i don want to report him or anything but mayb... see more
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an educator
1mo
Omg, relatable AF...I once had a colleague like that. I ended up assigning them imaginary deadlines to keep them busy. Would that work here?
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an operations executive
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1mo
@an educator i wish we are on the same level so assigning imaginary deadlines are not in my hand
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a software developer
1mo
Next time he says ‘Ek baat sun,’ just reply, ‘Shhh... silent mode chal raha hai😂
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an operations executive
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1mo
@a software developer itna easy hota toh baat hi kya thi , i feel i get badgered into talking to him
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a deputy manager
1mo
Please comment on my comment I need the answer and solution for this problem :D Its soo relatable with me
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an operations executive
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1mo
@a deputy manager so far, no solution has been successful; I might have to be confrontational , the ... see more
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a senior product manager
1mo
Use earphones
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an operations executive
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1mo
@a senior product manager i do i do but still doesnt work
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heartysoda
1mo
works at
It's very easy just keep doing your work while he talks don't even look at him during convo and if conversation needs your response just ask him to repeat again 2-3 times. He will definitely get annoyed or get the hint and if he says please pay attention say sorry ... see more
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Bro life is too short to keep listening to others bullshit , if its impacting your work ,made him understand the hard way which he wouldn’t have imagined. Sometimes you have to be brutal.
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an operations executive
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3w
@johnwick52525 yeah I did that now we ain't talking anymore period
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wantedfettuccine
4w
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Forward this post to him anyhow. Ask him suggestion on this situation 😅
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an operations executive
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4w
@wantedfettuccine lol this is the best one yet
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a senior analyst
4w
Pretend that you're on a call with someone. Put on earphones and speak something just to put a notion that you're on a call.
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an operations executive
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3w
@a senior analyst i talked to him straight away, so now we don't talk anymore .
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