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Day to Day Office
6mo
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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arjundev17
4mo
works at
I'm married and my partner is not allowed to talk to other people
an operations executive
author
4mo
[arjundev17](username) what do you mean ?
thestoicplayer
4mo
works at
Hey hi! Hope you are doing well. It's been a month. How did you handle this situation?
an operations executive
author
4mo
[thestoicplayer](username) hi iam good , i simply said everything to him onb his face , he got upset and offended and stopped talking to me
urbanchapri
5mo
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Bhai 5 min ruk, in middle of something.After 30 mins jab sara mood kharab ho jaye, Then ask what were you telling before
an operations executive
author
5mo
[urbanchapri](username) i said everything to his face directly now we dont talk at all unless its related to work, it made things awkward but its okay now i guess
mrnothing
5mo
When next time he/she try to talk to you during work just say I'm working I'll talk after 10 min and slowly slowly do this jab bhi vo awaz day then it's will work
an operations executive
author
5mo (edited)
@mrnothing Smart move! Slowly ghosting them in real life smooth and effective.
superbmogambo
5mo
works at
Change your sitting bay
an operations executive
author
5mo
[superbmogambo](username) our seats are fixed and assigned
an operations executive
6mo
Haha, headphones as a defense failed? Maybe try the classic 'one sec, I'm on a deadline!' excuse?
an operations executive
author
6mo
[an operations executive](username) usko farak nhi padta 🤦♂️
lemonydandelion
5mo
works at
[an operations executive](username) slap
an operations executive
author
5mo
[lemonydandelion](username) posh
boldtank
5mo
🤣
You need some other colleagues to join with him
an operations executive
author
5mo
[hotsuperhero](username) 😂😂😂😂
rightmanmayb
5mo
works at
Ask the same to chatgpt.
an operations executive
author
5mo
[rightmanmayb](username) will try
peacefulstephen
5mo
works at
Just tell him ""Abe chup""....
an operations executive
author
5mo
[peacefulstephen](username) Yaar, I wish I could, but thodi professionalism toh maintain karni padti hai office mein. 😅
a software developer
6mo
Next time he says ‘Ek baat sun,’ just reply, ‘Shhh... silent mode chal raha hai😂
an operations executive
author
6mo
[a software developer](username) itna easy hota toh baat hi kya thi , i feel i get badgered into talking to him
a team lead
6mo
why not have a friendly conversation about boundaries? Something like, 'I need to focus for a bit, can we catch up later?
an operations executive
author
6mo
[a team lead](username) maybe will have to take some serious step i don want to report him or anything but maybe i will have to
a senior analyst
5mo
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.
an operations executive
author
5mo
[a senior analyst](username) i talked to him straight away, so now we don't talk anymore .
an educator
6mo
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?
an operations executive
author
6mo
[an educator](username) i wish we are on the same level so assigning imaginary deadlines are not in my hand
a deputy manager
6mo
Please comment on my comment I need the answer and solution for this problem :D Its soo relatable with me
an operations executive
author
5mo
[a deputy manager](username) so far, no solution has been successful; I might have to be confrontational , the thing i was dreading
simplealoo
5mo
works at
Well, just say "Bhai, thodi der baad baat kare,abhi thoda kaam hai" everytime he is about to start talking. People who chat a lot don't like getting interrupted in between multiple times. Baar rokoge to apne aap bolna rok dega.
an operations executive
author
5mo
[simplealoo](username) sahi keh rhe ho, woh bolta rehta hai koi interupt kare tab bhi chup nhi hota infact voice unchi kar leta hai .
wantedfettuccine
5mo
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Forward this post to him anyhow. Ask him suggestion on this situation 😅
an operations executive
author
5mo
[wantedfettuccine](username) lol this is the best one yet
johnwick52525
5mo
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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.
an operations executive
author
5mo
[johnwick52525](username) yeah I did that now we ain't talking anymore period
hospitalityguy
5mo
works at
Try using the method "Shaam, Daam, Dand/Bhed." Be straightforward and politely explain how his actions are impacting your work. If he still doesn't understand, then move directly to "Dand/Bhed." 😂😂😂
a senior product manager
6mo
Use earphones
an operations executive
author
5mo
[a senior product manager](username) i do i do but still doesnt work
heartysoda
5mo
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 but I just need to complete this task real quick then we'll talk.
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