When people can't walk by and see your monitor you definitely rule out people walking by looking at your monitor and striking up conversation about whatever you

When people can't walk by and see your monitor you definitely rule out people walking by looking at your monitor and striking up conversation about whatever you are currently working on. It's not so much about privacy as it is about getting your work done in peace. A workplace that offered people the option to move into a more communal space when working on projects, but also offered cubicles or offices would be a solution.