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Re:Office noise bothers some people more than others by ARandomerDude on Monday November 18, 2019 @04:29PM (#21568313)
I buy 33 dB ear plugs in bulk for this reason. I keep some in my briefcase and a backup stash in my glovebox. Game changer.
Re:Office noise bothers some people more than others by mywittyname on Monday November 18, 2019 @04:35PM (#21568359)
They aren't perfect, as they tend to amplify sounds from within your own body; I can't drink or eat with them in. However, they are still light-years better than dealing with random throat clearing and chewing.

I really want one of those egg shaped sound-blocking chairs for work. I read in a wing-back chair and it's amazing how much sound deadening it provides.

Re:Office noise bothers some people more than others by m463 on Monday November 18, 2019 @06:44PM (#21569344)
I get the 3M EAR classic superfit 33s in boxes of 250. Makes a huge difference in my life.
Re:Office noise bothers some people more than others by toddsiegel on Monday November 18, 2019 @08:23PM (#21569952)
Seconded. I actually use the EAR Classic Plus, and they’re excellent.

I work in a coworking space. They’re not quite comfortable enough to wear continuously all day. If you take periodic breaks, and remove them when you go to the bathroom, get coffee, take a walk, that’s enough make it so you can keep them in while working at your desk.

Breaks are good so I don’t really count this as a negative.

They even perform well in super noisy coffee shops.

Re:Office noise bothers some people more than others by ARandomerDude on Monday November 18, 2019 @08:42PM (#21570045)
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll have to check them out. I use the Howard Leight MAX-1 and they're very comfortable.