11 reasons why mandatory open workspace environments suck

7.  Everyone wears headphones/earbuds

In trying to keep everyone engaged, everyone tunes out by wearing headphones.  You may want to embrace the open culture, but you may have to tap someone on the shoulder, become an expert mime, or do a little dance to get them to unplug and listen to you.

Woman with headphones [Image by Fotos593/Shutterstock]

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