> The thing it all hinges on is containing noise. I think it hinges on is containing distractions, and noise is just one of them. When people see you just a fe

> The thing it all hinges on is containing noise. I think it hinges on is containing distractions, and noise is just one of them. When people see you just a few feet away from them, they rarely consider "is my question worth interrupting them so I can get an answer immediately" before asking it. Just having a wall or a door blocking their view of you forces them to make a decision to walk to your desk before asking a question. This seems like a minor barrier, but it's often enough to prevent a lot of interruptions for questions that don't need immediate responses.