This manager is wondering if they're acting too petty towards an employee with a disruptive habit. They decided to ask the internet to weigh in, and people actually had some great advice for the manager to try out on this employee.
Many workplaces try to hire a diverse group of employees. It's good to have multiple minds working on the same problem, since everyone has their own unique thoughts to contribute. But if you've ever worked at a place like that, you know that a diverse group may not all get along. There will be different likes and dislikes, different conversational cues, and even differences of communication styles. This manager was struggling with that with one of their employees who can't seem to communicate appropriately.
You can read u/sw9919's story below, as well as the helpful commenters who chimed in with solutions. (The person who suggested they just hold up a hand in the "stop" motion is a genius, and that probably is the best way to handle the situation.
After that, read about the customer service rep who had an excellent 40 minute break while a ranting customer berated them, with this crazy dude declaring, "Do not interrupt me! I am the customer and the customer is always right."
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