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This. I've found a pair of 3M Peltor Optime III do a pretty good job at keeping people away while I'm working. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peltor-Optime-Earmuffs-

This. I've found a pair of 3M Peltor Optime III do a pretty good job at keeping people away while I'm working. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peltor-Optime-Earmuffs-Headband-Black/dp/B000VDX18E/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Peltor-Optime-Earmuffs-Headband-Bla... North American equivalent appears to be: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Earmuff-Protectors-Hearing-Protection/dp/B00009LI4K/ https://www.amazon.com/3M-Earmuff-Protectors-Hearing-Protect... https://www.amazon.ca/3M-Peltor-Optime-Earmuffs-H10A/dp/B00009LI4K/ https://www.amazon.ca/3M-Peltor-Optime-Earmuffs-H10A/dp/B000...

WheelsAtLarge 8y ago
Yes, but co-workers don't like it and then you become the antisocial hermit in their mind. You have to let them know why you are doing it.
- petecooper 8y ago
  >You have to let them know why you are doing it. Absolutely, yes. When I managed a tech support team in an open plan office, the indicator for "do not disturb" was either standard headphones or ear defenders. That was part of the new starter initiation, so everyone knows from day 1.