Discover Four Unexpected Professional Ways to Say "F**k You" Without Burning Bridges
The Irksome Colleague
Your nearby co-worker hums. All. The Time. The toneless droning makes it impossible for you to concentrate, and it’s just generally driving you barmy.
- DON’T SAY
“Carl, that godawful noise coming out your mouth sounds like the death wail of a particularly sickly bumblebee and I can’t stand it anymore. Hum one more time, I dare you, I double-dare you, and I’m going to go full Pulp Fiction on your ass.”
“Carl, I’m not sure if you’re aware of this but you hum under your breath a lot and I find it really distracting. Do you mind trying to minimize it? I’d really appreciate it.”
