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Office etiquette question: Is open music in an office acceptable?

Office etiquette question: Is open music in an office acceptable?

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Office etiquette question: Is open music in an office acceptable?

Question presumes one person playing music at their desk loud enough for others to hear. Not "piped in" music ostensibly for everyone.

To me, I believe it is not appropriate or acceptable. Music is a very personal thing. Even if I like the genre being aired, that doesn't necessarily mean that I want to hear it when I'm working. And if the genre is not something I like, it gets very grating to hear. At times that I do want to hear music while I work I will put on headphones, but I have the luxury of having a job where I sit at a desk and rarely interact with people outside the office.
 
People who listen to music in public without headphones and people who talk on their phones in public on speaker should be rounded up and thrown into camps.

Alternatively, I think devices with EXTERNAL speakers need a permit to purchase, revokable by literally anyone.
 
It depends on the office. In my office, no problem as long as it's kept at a low volume. In a bigger office or cubicle floor it wouldn't be appropriate so those who want music should wear headphones.
 
radcen said:
Office etiquette question: Is open music in an office acceptable?

Question presumes one person playing music at their desk loud enough for others to hear. Not "piped in" music ostensibly for everyone.

To me, I believe it is not appropriate or acceptable. Music is a very personal thing. Even if I like the genre being aired, that doesn't necessarily mean that I want to hear it when I'm working. And if the genre is not something I like, it gets very grating to hear. At times that I do want to hear music while I work I will put on headphones, but I have the luxury of having a job where I sit at a desk and rarely interact with people outside the office.
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I quite agree, music choice represents unnecessary drama in the veil of a fun working office environment. It just doesn't work out. Especially when only the managers get to choose the playlist. I once worked at a place that didn't give access to the music to anyone but the upper management, namely the CEO. The playlist wasn't all that bad, but as the tech guy I felt that I couldn't change the list even if I wanted to.

The only exception I'll give to is retail stores. I love the elevator music!
 
radcen said:
Question presumes one person playing music at their desk loud enough for others to hear. Not "piped in" music ostensibly for everyone.

To me, I believe it is not appropriate or acceptable. Music is a very personal thing. Even if I like the genre being aired, that doesn't necessarily mean that I want to hear it when I'm working. And if the genre is not something I like, it gets very grating to hear. At times that I do want to hear music while I work I will put on headphones, but I have the luxury of having a job where I sit at a desk and rarely interact with people outside the office.
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I agree. Music is distracting and can be disruptive, even if you like the music selection.

The workplace is a place for work, not entertainment.
 
radcen said:
Office etiquette question: Is open music in an office acceptable?

Question presumes one person playing music at their desk loud enough for others to hear. Not "piped in" music ostensibly for everyone.

To me, I believe it is not appropriate or acceptable. Music is a very personal thing. Even if I like the genre being aired, that doesn't necessarily mean that I want to hear it when I'm working. And if the genre is not something I like, it gets very grating to hear. At times that I do want to hear music while I work I will put on headphones, but I have the luxury of having a job where I sit at a desk and rarely interact with people outside the office.
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Not appropriate. In this day and age, it's an opportunity for division and accusation. People are very quick to complain, and if left unsatisfied, to threaten legal action for fostering a hostile workplace.
 
radcen said:
Office etiquette question: Is open music in an office acceptable?

Question presumes one person playing music at their desk loud enough for others to hear. Not "piped in" music ostensibly for everyone.

To me, I believe it is not appropriate or acceptable. Music is a very personal thing. Even if I like the genre being aired, that doesn't necessarily mean that I want to hear it when I'm working. And if the genre is not something I like, it gets very grating to hear. At times that I do want to hear music while I work I will put on headphones, but I have the luxury of having a job where I sit at a desk and rarely interact with people outside the office.
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It's incredibly insensitive to play music without headphones in an office/cubicle setting. It's not different than talking loudly and disturbing your neighbors.
 
For me, music isn't for always. It's for a mood or a mood setter. Work isn't the place for that IMO.
 
radcen said:
Office etiquette question: Is open music in an office acceptable?

Question presumes one person playing music at their desk loud enough for others to hear. Not "piped in" music ostensibly for everyone.

To me, I believe it is not appropriate or acceptable. Music is a very personal thing. Even if I like the genre being aired, that doesn't necessarily mean that I want to hear it when I'm working. And if the genre is not something I like, it gets very grating to hear. At times that I do want to hear music while I work I will put on headphones, but I have the luxury of having a job where I sit at a desk and rarely interact with people outside the office.
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Better question, I drive trucks, occasionally I'll have to train a new guy or have a ride along, what music/radio programming and at what volume is acceptable then?
 
Unless everyone approves, it's rude.
 
At break time ,it is acceptable
 
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