Problem: A co-worker is irritating me
- Playing radio too loud
- Talking on the phone all day
- Invading your privacy
- Other irritating behavior

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Don't Don't complain to others about it. Don't bring it up unless it's affecting your work or driving customers away. If not, get over it and get on with it! Don't be sarcastic, even in joking. "Hey, Dan, if you can hear me above the sound of your radio, could you turn it down?" Don't react to it publicly Example: "Hey gang, sounds like our personal disc jockey is at it again. Any requests?"

Do Get him alone. Describe the irritation. Example: "Dan, I know you enjoy listening to music during the day, but sometimes the volume gets pretty high." Explain the problems it causes. Example: "And that background noise makes it hard for me to concentrate on my work." Ask for what you need. Example: "Can you keep the volume down, please? Thanks."