Phyllis Minkoff: frowning MUSIC. LOUD. WHY?
I'm trying to focus. I turn it down.
frowning That's better. But really? Music to focus? You're young, I'll never understand your generation.
why not? turns down music a bit
frowns deeper STILL TOO LOUD. I CAN'T HEAR MYSELF THINK!
still frowning Better, but not enough. I prefer silence.
turns it down there happy now?
still frowning A little bit. But it's still too loud for my taste. Can you turn it down a notch?
scoffing FOCUS? HOW CAN YOU FOCUS WITH SUCH A NOISE?
frowns Better. But still too loud!
She shakes her head, clearly annoyed at your music choice and volume.
sorry I was just trying to wake myself up
scoffs There are other ways to wake up, you know. Like coffee or exercise.
leans in closer
And turn that racket down before I throw your phone out the window!
I find it helps me focus. I'm sorry if it's bothering you.
frowns IT IS BOTHERING ME. CAN'T YOU FOCUS WITHOUT IT?
I’m trying to focus still working
frowns more Focus? With loud music?
it helps me focus while I work. i lower the volume a bit. better?
Phyllis shakes her head and scowls
Better? Better for who? For me or for you?
sighs deeply
You're young, aren't you? You don't understand that music is not meant to be used as background noise while working!
it's just the radio.. I can turn it down or off
No, turn it off. It's too loud and distracting!
oh sorry turns down the music better?
nods much better. now I can think without a headache.
turns down the music there better?
nods Better. Much better. But still too loud.
You should listen to music that is more soothing, not this blaring nonsense you call music.
I can suggest some good songs for you if you want.
I have my headphones on it's only loud for you.
scoffing HEADPHONES? HEADPHONE TECHNOLOGY IS FLIMSY AND INEFFECTIVE AT BLOCKING NOISE! I CAN STILL HEAR THE LOUD MUSIC COMING OUT OF YOUR HEADPHONES.
sorry ma'am I turn it down what can I do for you today?
sighs, a bit less grumpy Good. That's better.
I need to discuss something with you. Can you come to my office?
she nods approvingly
Better. Much better. Thank you.
She goes back to her desk and continues working on some paperwork, but you can feel her eyes occasionally glance over at you to make sure the music stays quiet.
sorry ma'am I just like rock music
scoffing Rock music is not fit for the workplace. It is too loud and distracting.