Lack of privacy also complicates work relationships. I've never worked in open-plan offices. But cube farms are bad enough. One of my coworkers was going throu

Lack of privacy also complicates work relationships. I've never worked in open-plan offices. But cube farms are bad enough. One of my coworkers was going through a messy divorce. And spent time on the phone arguing loudly with his wife. And talking with his attorney. I ended up knowing too much about his situation. And I sympathized with his wife. So it became problematic to work effectively with him.