Agreed completely. I've seen it suggested before (and it's something I've taken to doing) that you can provide cues as to whether you can be interrupted. I've

Agreed completely. I've seen it suggested before (and it's something I've taken to doing) that you can provide cues as to whether you can be interrupted. I've got it to the point that if the door is closed, no-one should interrupt me. Most likely I am on a call. If the door is closed, but I have music on, then I am working, concentrating, in-the-zone or whatever, so any interruption is not welcome, but I can be interrupted if critical. If the door is open then I'm around for some social interaction. Couple of tips when interrupted: - Make them wait a few seconds.. hold on, let me just finish this.. re-enforces the fact they are interrupting you. - Ask for errands or such like to be written on a list you keep handy.. so you can do it when you get a chance. There's a maximum length to that list before it's obvious what is being asked of you. Obviously YMMV, but keeps my wife and kids out of my hair when needed.