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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 7 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2471821
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
7 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
7 hours ago
@tweray problem is there is no such rule and some people do not keep their phone on silent
– newguy
57 mins ago
BTW, although the ringtone is disturbing you, calling the ringtone "disturbing" is the right word, as it means more than just "causing a disturbance".
– Acccumulation
7 mins ago
1
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
3 mins ago
|
show 1 more comment
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 7 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2471821
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
work-environment colleagues ethics concentration
asked 7 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2471821
asked 7 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2471821
edited 7 hours ago
newguy
asked 7 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2471821
asked 7 hours ago
newguynewguy
1,2471821
asked 7 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
7 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
7 hours ago
@tweray problem is there is no such rule and some people do not keep their phone on silent
– newguy
57 mins ago
BTW, although the ringtone is disturbing you, calling the ringtone "disturbing" is the right word, as it means more than just "causing a disturbance".
– Acccumulation
7 mins ago
1
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
3 mins ago
|
show 1 more comment
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
7 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
7 hours ago
@tweray problem is there is no such rule and some people do not keep their phone on silent
– newguy
57 mins ago
BTW, although the ringtone is disturbing you, calling the ringtone "disturbing" is the right word, as it means more than just "causing a disturbance".
– Acccumulation
7 mins ago
1
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
3 mins ago
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
7 hours ago
How do others do it? Do they have their phone on vibrate, or did they just pick a less annoying ringtone?
– nvoigt
7 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
7 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
7 hours ago
@tweray problem is there is no such rule and some people do not keep their phone on silent
– newguy
57 mins ago
@tweray problem is there is no such rule and some people do not keep their phone on silent
– newguy
57 mins ago
BTW, although the ringtone is disturbing you, calling the ringtone "disturbing" is the right word, as it means more than just "causing a disturbance".
– Acccumulation
7 mins ago
BTW, although the ringtone is disturbing you, calling the ringtone "disturbing" is the right word, as it means more than just "causing a disturbance".
– Acccumulation
7 mins ago
1
1
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
3 mins ago
I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
3 mins ago
|
show 1 more comment
3 Answers
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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 7 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k116076
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
7 hours ago
2
@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
7 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
7 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
1 hour 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
1 hour 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 1 hour ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
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
56 mins 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 19 mins ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
763413
add a comment |
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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 7 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k116076
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
7 hours ago
2
@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
7 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
7 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
1 hour 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
1 hour ago
add a 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 7 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k116076
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
7 hours ago
2
@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
7 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
7 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
1 hour 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
1 hour ago
add a 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 7 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k116076
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 7 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k116076
edited 7 hours ago
answered 7 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k116076
answered 7 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k116076
answered 7 hours ago
Sourav GhoshSourav Ghosh
11.6k116076
11.6k116076
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
7 hours ago
2
@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
7 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
7 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
1 hour 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
1 hour ago
add a 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
7 hours ago
2
@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
7 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
7 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
1 hour 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
1 hour 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
7 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
7 hours ago
2
2
@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
7 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
7 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
7 hours ago
Tell him now, leave it too long and it will be too late.
– Solar Mike
7 hours ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
1 hour ago
GREAT point about not mentioning the specific song.
– Fattie
1 hour 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
1 hour 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
1 hour 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 1 hour ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
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
56 mins 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 1 hour ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
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
56 mins 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 1 hour ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
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 1 hour ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
answered 1 hour ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
answered 1 hour ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
answered 1 hour ago
HilmarHilmar
30.9k86890
30.9k86890
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
56 mins ago
add a comment |
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
56 mins 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
56 mins 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
56 mins 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 19 mins ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
763413
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 19 mins ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
763413
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 19 mins ago
AdonalsiumAdonalsium
763413
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 19 mins ago
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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
7 hours ago
@nvoigt less annoying ringtone but some do keep on vibrate including me.
– newguy
7 hours ago
@tweray problem is there is no such rule and some people do not keep their phone on silent
– newguy
57 mins ago
BTW, although the ringtone is disturbing you, calling the ringtone "disturbing" is the right word, as it means more than just "causing a disturbance".
– Acccumulation
7 mins ago
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I know a ringtone might be annoying, but in the end, does it even matter?
– MikeTheLiar
3 mins ago