Working Best: Curb idle chatter in the workplace

From: Maryland Gazette | Date: November 14, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

We have a few people in our department who really annoy me with their frequent idle chatter. I like to be social, but these people have made a career out of being chatterboxes. Am I off-base or, even though I'm not the supervisor, should I limit the chit-chat? - Ted N.

Actually, workplace "chatting" can be valuable. It provides welcome relief from the sometimes relentless pace at the desk, and co-workers need to connect with each other apart from the work situation. Connecting socially with a co-worker through what may appear to be "idle chat" has often given me a valuable connection when I ...

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