What helps you focus at work when you work with chatty coworkers?

Question

nope..cant find a quiet place.. im stuck at my desk

Answer 1

Just don't answer back; look like you're really concentrating.  If they say something, say, "I'm sorry.  I didn't hear you.  I'm really busy right now, but maybe we could talk at lunch (or on break)."  Then just go back to what you were doing.

I'm guilty of being "chatty" but only because I work and chat at the same time - I HATE to work at only one thing.  I work at home and watch TV - I read a book and watch TV - I CAN go to a movie and just watch it, but if the lights were on, I'd probably read too.

Answer 2

Find an excuse to end the conversation and then walk away. Or walk away while verbalizing the excuse.

Answer 3

let them know how you feel and go from there

Answer 4

Tough one...  Finding a place where it's quiet

Answer 5

Headphones

Answer 6

Basically it`s BOSS watching me, and bills that must be paid-every month...