Annoying Co-Worker Habits

[cyber-sibes]

The Kleenex doesn't have to be anonymous. Try doing a "gopher imitation" (and putting your head above the cubicle wall) and saying something like ... "I have some kleenex if you need to use it..."

I think I'd add: "STOP swallowing that stuff - that's gross! It'll make you sicker!" and use a very "annoyed mom" voice!

[Blue_Frog]

This might help the understanding....

I worked in Japan a few times...and it is absolutely a NO NO to blow your nose in public. You go to the bathroom to do that. It's like deliberately throwing up in someone's living room.

So if these folks are from Asian countries, they feel they are being polite.

Don't know how to handle that...maybe pass out the Halls?

Ya, I think the guy is Korean or something (which is why I thought it might be something cultural, and didn't want to offend him). I'm probabally going to try the 'mysterious' kleenex drop and see if that works.

Until then, its headphones for me

[RedHedd]

I think I would just yell "for crying out loud will you stop doing that and blow your nose!"

the subtle approach

LOL! I would probably do the same!

[Russian Blue]

I think I would just yell "for crying out loud will you stop doing that and blow your nose!"

the subtle approach

I would follow that by throwing tissues over the wall & let them float down to his desk. I think he'll understand.