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Loud coworkers and managers’ chatter make work impossible

Employees in a shared workspace say nonstop, non-work chatter from one department — often joined by their managers — has made it nearly impossible to concentrate.

Published Jun 13, 2026, 6:06 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

DEAR ABBY: At the company where I work, multiple departments share a workspace. While most of my colleagues are quiet and considerate, certain members of one department are very loud. They talk nonstop (nothing work-related) and have no consideration for others who are trying to work and concentrate. It has reached the point that it is next to impossible to accomplish any work on a daily basis.

These individuals’ managers not only refuse to correct these behaviors, but often join in themselves.