I love our open office, but I will admit that it does stifle communication rather than aid it. Sure, sometimes I overhear something that I want to participate

I love our open office, but I will admit that it does stifle communication rather than aid it. Sure, sometimes I overhear something that I want to participate in. But more often I use electronic communication so that I don't break the quiet, peaceful office vibe. The place that communication really blossoms is in the kitchen, and I can see it from my office so I can wander over and chat when someone is in there I want to chat with.