I would like to find a way to let people in my office know how annoying it is to be concentrating on something very important and stressful and they just walk through the office and start whistling some song.
211721
Yes ... whistling is annoying and unprofessional when one is doing accounting or ANY work.  The problem too is that the whistling is often not even a tune, it's just mindless noise.  And frankly, it's always MEN who whistle.  You know why women don't whistle?  Because they're too busy THINKING.  And yes, i am male.
582247
Are these issues about other employees that you don't know or from office gossip?  I would learn to do my job and feel the place first before voicing opinions.  They may start seeing you as a trouble maker and avoid you later.  Try to use your past experience in ways to benefit your current position to perform and excel your duties, then they will see you in a different way to listen more from your performance. Remember action speaks louder than words.
164567
It sounds like you have a micro manager who want her hands on everything that goes on in the office....\n\nA pleasant way is to call a meeting with her and explain to her that you have the experience and professionalism to deal with clients and it undermines your abilitity and confidence when she interupts....Not that she isn't helpful and infact you learned a great deal from her doing it but you would appreciate it if she gives you the chance to grow...\n\nThen, if she doesn't stop and interupts your conversation with a client just say out loud, not too loud but loud enough so that others would hear "Excuse me would you stop micromanaging and allow me to do my job?!
548299
If you're gonna get an individual do what I did, stitch up the sleeves on their jackets. for the general office put boot polish on the ear part of the phone hand sets, then take out the cord from the base unit wrap tape round it and put it back in then when their phone rings and they lift it up not only do they get a black ear from the boot polish but will also think that they are getting strange phone calls. glue stationery to the desk. put some laxative (not very strong one) in the coffee jar!\n\nhave fun and get the ballesteros back!
632597
try a soft music- maybe something instrumental- if you like some background noise.  That way, you won't have something with words to distract you.  Also, if you have more than 1 subject to work on, work in 1/2 hour intervals- taking a short break (2-3) minutes in between intervals.  Sometimes working for such long hours at once, you could lose your concentration.
230885
I would offer them some coffee, tea or soda as peace making gesture.Of course you will want to spike it with ex lax or lobelia, either one will keep them occupied and out of the office enough, that you won't have to put up with their crap.An added plus is you will shine as the employee who is always there getting the job done.
23324
How about stop listening to and talking to them.
272483
Oh YES! Thank you. I thought I was the only one. When someone is whistling in a grocery store it drives me crazy.I can't think straight. I never say anything but I want to. What's wrong with us?
625215
You're well within your rights to "vant to be alone."  I'm an introvert myself, and I need my downtime to re-energize.  But I also used to work in a similar situation on a Help Desk.  Not only did I have to be yakking all day, but the sound of a ringing phone STILL raises my blood pressure.\n\nIt's unfortunate that some people just can't read body language, and you're forced to point out that you don't feel like talking.  If you'd rather not have to do that, you can try picking up a newspaper or mag that you can bury your face in.  Then you won't even have to respond to their visual signals that they want to talk.
257193
Going for a walk always helps me. Listen so your favorite music to calm you down. Take deep breathes and count to 10. Stress is easy come and easy go.
388326
you need what is called an IM programme like yahoo, msnmessenger etc, but they need it too and they also need to be able to connect to the internet\n\nthere are some like groupwise which is a lotus based but still requires interne access\n\nother option is to scream across the office
477949
I don't know your type of business, but can you remove the chairs from your office so it is a little less inviting?\nIf that's not possible, you may just have to say "Can I talk with you later? I have to get this work done right now."\nI agree that's not easy, but some people just don't "get it" unless you spell it out. Good luck to you.
514338
tell them its like metal but the riffs instead of being chaotic have more melody to it. so like melodic metal (make sure they understand you mean metal not hardcore or screamo cuz thats wat mainstream metal is now a days)
610925
music and vent in a journal
153862
Just come right out and ask your boss if there is a problem and tell her exactly what you've told us.  It is only fair that you should know what is going on at work.  This way you won't have to sit and wonder and make yourself crazy and it's not fair to be treated that way at work.
53298
Try talking first; give them the benefit of the doubt that they don't know they're bothering you.  I always say something vaguely guilt-inducing like "I'm sure you would never intend to be loud, but these buildings are really old and the walls are thin, and I can hear a lot."
613870
While they are standing there, start writing a memo to your supervisor complaining of an un-named individual who interferes with your productivity because they stand over you while trying to get work done and distract you.  (Hint, be sure to use big font)