Shhh... Cube Life

Alright. I understand that cube life is not easy. I work in an office, but I still hear things. I have been told that cube life is not easy. That said, there are some ground rules that should be in place to make it all easier. I am talking about common courtesy. This is something that you should have picked up by now. (Like flushing the toilet when you are done - 2nd floor ladies, I am talking to you!). Apparently, common courtesy is becoming uncommon. So, let me re-introduce it to you. You should try to be respectful of people (and programmers) who are working in your vicinity. Some people are not as social as you are and are trying to actually get some work done. So, keep the guffaws and good times to a minimum - when possible. I think you should be able to enjoy your work environment, simply don't let your side of the cube resemble Grand Central Station or a successful comedy club. If you are one of the people (or programmers) that is trying to work amidst the social chaos of your cube neighbors, I wish you good luck. Your anti-social ways have gotten you far - as far as the social butterfly next door. I recommend that you chill out. Yes, your work product will no doubt be recognized. but if you yell, "Shut the f--k up!" at your cube neighbor..... well, that will be remembered more. Don't be that guy. Invest in some ear-buds. Listen to some white noise or actual music while you delve into your little php world. If the noise is deafening and you are about to lose your shit - you have a deadline and 500 lines of SAS to get through - simply ask your neighbor nicely to be quiet. Make it about you and not him or her. You are the one whose mind cannot process multiple things simultaneously after all. A suggestion would be,"Excuse me. Sorry to interrupt, but I am trying to meet a deadline and my mind cannot process code amidst your banter. Would you mind taking this conversation elsewhere?" See, isn't that easy?