bktheirregular

There's something about the higher-ups' screaming tantrums in this office that really steams me, even beyond the high-stress situations they cause.

Whenever I actually go to challenge someone who's being overly loud and disruptive? They apologize to me. Often as not, they'll tell me I'm right. And then, a few minutes later, they go right back to it as if nothing had happened.

I'm on the verge of asking the most disruptive ones a very pointed question:

"Is this acceptable behavior for civilized people in this society?"

If the answer is yes, then I've got nothing. If the answer's no, well, the obvious next question practically asks itself, doesn't it?

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ETA:

Didn't go down quite as I'd anticipated. (This conversation took place in Greek.)

Culprit #2 (walking down the hall): How are you doing?
Me: "Eh, so-so."
C2 (cringing): "Stay away from me!"
Me: "It's not a disease, it's the noise. Seriously. It's making me dizzy. I can't think straight."

C2 went to her office. C1 remained in her office. Both have been popping off at various intervals today.

I'll admit it wasn't the most diplomatic way for me to air my grievance. But sometimes, you've just got to say something...