Have iPods become part of your workplace? The popularity of iPods and other MP3 players have brought with them an easy, unobtrusive way to listen to music at work. No more awkward CD players, thank you. But are you sending a negative message to those around you? If you choose to plug in to your tunes at work:
Keep volume low so you can hear people approach.
Remove BOTH buds when you start a conversation.
Let those around you know you’re listening to music because it helps you be productive. You’re not trying to be unapproachable, so go ahead and ask that question.
Never, NEVER sing along to the music, tap feet, drum fingers or whistle!
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Ha–love the tip to not sing along
. When I started wearing mine at the grocery store, I was really surprised by how little it seemed to bother people–it really doesn’t dissuade conversation or make me seem unapproachable (based on how often people ask me questions or strike up conversations), and it means that I can get a little further along in whatever audio book I’m listening to at the moment.