Re:Noise, Cognitive Function, and Worker Productivity [pdf]
by GloriousKoji on Friday May 08, 2020 @02:58PM
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The sound notification definitely compounds on the distraction. Not only is there the jarring sound or ringtone but the brain's knee jerk reaction of hatred for lack of respect of others around them. I've grown to hate the door knocking sound that Samsung uses.
Oddly when a phone is vibrating, even if left on a solid surface, I don't find it nearly as distracting.
Also, if you have your sound turn on, are in an open-space office, you keep messaging someone and your messenger keeps making loud sounds, that's incredibly rude and I think very poorly of you.