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I hope this only happens during morning coffee and lunch. In which case, take it as a cue to take your own coffee/lunch break away from your desk.
Otherwise, headphones. Or move to a different area if you’re not restricted to a certain desk.
If someone chooses to snack on apples or carrots for example at their desk I don’t think it’s reasonable to tell them to stop eating noisy food or require they go stand in the break room while snacking. There could be a dietary reason for their snacking, you never know.
You should work on whatever inside you is causing you to be annoyed by trivial things; it shouldn’t be impacting you because you can never control your environment. I would still bring it up to them though. I wouldn’t be passive aggressive about it like others suggesting. I would bring it up to them respectfully and honestly. They’re a professional and working in a professional setting so they should learn manners.
Get a pair of Loops and don't be a jerk as suggested
Same, but it’s my wife
It’s not ok to ask in this case
I'm not a confrontational person, so I would probably just put some earbuds in and play music or blast some white noise.
This. Noise cancellation will be your bestie.
As someone who works out of WeWork’s, I’m appalled by the general lack of awareness, manners, and consideration for fellow people that many people exhibit. I would ask politely. If no change, I would ask impolitely. Fortunately for me, I can just move work areas when someone’s driving me mental.
I don’t know, I personally approach public shared spaces with a healthy degree of “my actions effect the other people around me right now” and I’m not going to: chew/smack my mouth loudly while eating; talk excessively loud in shared space; sing or hum: take my shoes off and put my feet on a coffee table; etc. Its just about having some respect and consideration for other people when you’re in a shared space. What you do at home or in privacy is your business, eat as loud as you want, but in public places especially offices, i think it exhibits a lack of awareness and respect for others
I'd make a joke about it. This would serve to bring it to their attention without being rude. Once they're aware, they'll likely be more mindful about how they eat in the office.
1) Not much can be done without looking like a jackass.
2) A good set of noise cancelling headphones.
3) Let me know if you find treatment or a cure for misophonia :~)
No its just who they are, you cant change their habits or their little things that annoy you.
Ask whatcha eatin'? I heard you from down the hall! It'll be lighthearted and makes them think a bit about their eating
This is a great approach. Make light of the situation while also make them aware that you heard them chewing lol
Totally forgot how much of a wuss some people can be. “Hey your existence is annoying me. Please stop”
I hate noise around me when I work, however that is a me problem, it’s unreasonable for me to ask them to stop.
I either work from home, move desks or put in headphones. How are you going to ask someone to stop chewing or slurping when that’s their natural action?
You are the problem, move it’s not that deep
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I don't let these things bother me. I'm sure something I do bothers people and the same something you do I'm sure bothers others, so I just let these things slide. yes, it maybe annoying but I just ignore it. It's their little quirks.
If they are eating in a canteen area i think you should be more tolerant, or just take a seat away from them.
If eating at desk it may be fair to raise it as a distraction.
Wait till a coworker starts falling asleep on the job where customers can see and it effects business but you get in trouble for saying something cause you’re “bulling them.”
Yeah, it’s not fair to tell others they can’t eat at their desk because sound annoys you. Is it normal eating sounds? Or something exceptional?
I tend tut and sigh loudly whilst throwing dirty looks, hoping they can sense my wrath enough to stop the offending action. I am British though.
Personally I would let it go. That's one of those situation where you can easily become the anal manager.
Maybe just close your office door? Can you still hear them even through that?
I once had a coworker who would clip his nails regularly in our CUBICLES. I called him out on it by saying as if I couldn’t believe it “oh my gosh are you really clipping your nails right now?”