2007-01-11 07:43:51 · 14 answers · asked by ac 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Unfortunately, there is really nothing you can do but ask them nicely. Everyone has personal habits that others may not be fond of. You also need to consider, perhaps your co-worker quit smoking and chewing gum is a way to help aid in that. It could be worse--they could not shower and smell really bad, or they could be very rude and controlling. Popping gum doesn't seem the worst case scenario you could be in!
2007-01-11 07:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by BMW BFD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just politely say something along the lines of, "Would you mind not popping your gum? I'm having a hard time concentrating on my work because of the noise." Simple and direct, but polite, pleasant and respectful.
If that doesn't work, you might have to get your supervisor or HR involved. Or, if you're in a position where you're not answering phones all day, maybe bring earplugs or an iPod to block it out.
2007-01-11 08:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by Danielle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
perchance he couldn't take care of the crap from the corporate and for this reason he supply up abruptly. He had to do an identical artwork that were given dumped on you and also you're bitching about it after a month, why could he have had to positioned up with it continually? Do be a jerk basically go away the guy on my own, it isn't his fault you don't like the pastime. He escaped, in case you are able to't or do not pick to cope with an identical crap he left behind then locate yet another pastime. Your frustrations are literally not his fault or duty so do not go venting on him. it truly is the corporate at fault right here.
2016-12-29 03:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by carmelle 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wish I had the answer. Most that pop gum will not stop even if you are polite and ask them to STOP.
2007-01-11 19:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by tnbadbunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK ... this person knows that it's annoying that's why they do it... You need to get some of your own gum and pop it right back .. or start tapping when this prickhead is near you or whistle/hum...only stop when they stop. They will get the point ..trust me
2007-01-11 11:35:11 · answer #5 · answered by yeah , yeah whatever 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i feel for you man, i know that feeling.. it drives me nuts when people pop their gum!!! i guess u just have to come out with it...do you mind not popping your gum? and see what the reaction is... good luck!!
2007-01-11 07:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a gum popper in our office once and someone left an anonymous note telling her to stop it.
2007-01-11 08:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by Raven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Popping gum in the workplace isn't very professional and it's very distracting. You might want to refrain from it in the future."
2007-01-11 08:00:11 · answer #8 · answered by castle h 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should get some gum and pop it in his/her ear and they might realize its annoying. When they say something you can say "see I wanted you to be in my shoes before I asked you to please try and stop popping your gum"
2007-01-11 07:54:14 · answer #9 · answered by ladydaisy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know a polite way, but when i can't stand it anymore I just say Jane, will you please stop snapping that gum.
2007-01-11 15:43:25 · answer #10 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋