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One of my coworkers always sneezes loudly, to the point that it startles those around her (including myself). She claims to not be able to help it. I know I can control my volume, but maybe some people really can't. It's almost comical (to me), but brings up a question of etiquette.
What is the workplace etiquette for the volume at which someone sneezes?
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One of my coworkers always sneezes loudly, to the point that it startles those around her (including myself). She claims to not be able to help it. I know I can control my volume, but maybe some people really can't. It's almost comical (to me), but brings up a question of etiquette.
What is the workplace etiquette for the volume at which someone sneezes?
professionalism
edited Jun 18 '15 at 19:11
jmort253♦
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asked Jun 18 '15 at 13:40
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closed as unclear what you're asking by gnat, NotMe, mcknz, Jane S♦, scaaahu Jun 19 '15 at 3:56
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About how many times does this happen per day? Also keep in mind some people sneeze more often/loudly during allergy seasons. I've never had a problem with this but have worked with people who do. Closing the windows if they're open may help in that case, or finding out from that person if she can be made more comfortable.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 13:55
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I can't exactly control the volume of my sneeze, so I enforce it in an other way: pinch my nose and cover my nose-mouth area with a tissue. Brings down the volume a lot, also prevents stuff flying out of that region :)
– Edwin Lambregts
Jun 18 '15 at 13:59
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@EdwinLambregts While not as dangerous as some say it is, stifling a sneeze isn't recommended. m.livescience.com/32776-is-it-safe-to-hold-in-a-sneeze.html
– ColleenV
Jun 18 '15 at 14:18
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If it's only once per day then the proper thing to do is not to say anything.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 14:54
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I know my sneezes are generally quite loud. They usually come out of nowhere, and given the speed and force, control is the last thing on my mind at the moment. What's on my mind is making sure no one is in the blast area. I'm sure she's as embarrassed about this as you are unhappy with the sudden interruption. So, be kind and try to put this small thing on ignore.
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Jun 18 '15 at 20:33
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One of my coworkers always sneezes loudly, to the point that it startles those around her (including myself). She claims to not be able to help it. I know I can control my volume, but maybe some people really can't. It's almost comical (to me), but brings up a question of etiquette.
What is the workplace etiquette for the volume at which someone sneezes?
professionalism
edited Jun 18 '15 at 19:11
jmort253♦
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One of my coworkers always sneezes loudly, to the point that it startles those around her (including myself). She claims to not be able to help it. I know I can control my volume, but maybe some people really can't. It's almost comical (to me), but brings up a question of etiquette.
What is the workplace etiquette for the volume at which someone sneezes?
professionalism
edited Jun 18 '15 at 19:11
jmort253♦
10.4k54376
asked Jun 18 '15 at 13:40
mickp13
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edited Jun 18 '15 at 19:11
jmort253♦
10.4k54376
edited Jun 18 '15 at 19:11
jmort253♦
10.4k54376
edited Jun 18 '15 at 19:11
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asked Jun 18 '15 at 13:40
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closed as unclear what you're asking by gnat, NotMe, mcknz, Jane S♦, scaaahu Jun 19 '15 at 3:56
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About how many times does this happen per day? Also keep in mind some people sneeze more often/loudly during allergy seasons. I've never had a problem with this but have worked with people who do. Closing the windows if they're open may help in that case, or finding out from that person if she can be made more comfortable.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 13:55
2
I can't exactly control the volume of my sneeze, so I enforce it in an other way: pinch my nose and cover my nose-mouth area with a tissue. Brings down the volume a lot, also prevents stuff flying out of that region :)
– Edwin Lambregts
Jun 18 '15 at 13:59
2
@EdwinLambregts While not as dangerous as some say it is, stifling a sneeze isn't recommended. m.livescience.com/32776-is-it-safe-to-hold-in-a-sneeze.html
– ColleenV
Jun 18 '15 at 14:18
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If it's only once per day then the proper thing to do is not to say anything.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 14:54
1
I know my sneezes are generally quite loud. They usually come out of nowhere, and given the speed and force, control is the last thing on my mind at the moment. What's on my mind is making sure no one is in the blast area. I'm sure she's as embarrassed about this as you are unhappy with the sudden interruption. So, be kind and try to put this small thing on ignore.
– NotMe
Jun 18 '15 at 20:33
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About how many times does this happen per day? Also keep in mind some people sneeze more often/loudly during allergy seasons. I've never had a problem with this but have worked with people who do. Closing the windows if they're open may help in that case, or finding out from that person if she can be made more comfortable.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 13:55
2
I can't exactly control the volume of my sneeze, so I enforce it in an other way: pinch my nose and cover my nose-mouth area with a tissue. Brings down the volume a lot, also prevents stuff flying out of that region :)
– Edwin Lambregts
Jun 18 '15 at 13:59
2
@EdwinLambregts While not as dangerous as some say it is, stifling a sneeze isn't recommended. m.livescience.com/32776-is-it-safe-to-hold-in-a-sneeze.html
– ColleenV
Jun 18 '15 at 14:18
3
If it's only once per day then the proper thing to do is not to say anything.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 14:54
1
I know my sneezes are generally quite loud. They usually come out of nowhere, and given the speed and force, control is the last thing on my mind at the moment. What's on my mind is making sure no one is in the blast area. I'm sure she's as embarrassed about this as you are unhappy with the sudden interruption. So, be kind and try to put this small thing on ignore.
– NotMe
Jun 18 '15 at 20:33
About how many times does this happen per day? Also keep in mind some people sneeze more often/loudly during allergy seasons. I've never had a problem with this but have worked with people who do. Closing the windows if they're open may help in that case, or finding out from that person if she can be made more comfortable.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 13:55
About how many times does this happen per day? Also keep in mind some people sneeze more often/loudly during allergy seasons. I've never had a problem with this but have worked with people who do. Closing the windows if they're open may help in that case, or finding out from that person if she can be made more comfortable.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 13:55
2
2
I can't exactly control the volume of my sneeze, so I enforce it in an other way: pinch my nose and cover my nose-mouth area with a tissue. Brings down the volume a lot, also prevents stuff flying out of that region :)
– Edwin Lambregts
Jun 18 '15 at 13:59
I can't exactly control the volume of my sneeze, so I enforce it in an other way: pinch my nose and cover my nose-mouth area with a tissue. Brings down the volume a lot, also prevents stuff flying out of that region :)
– Edwin Lambregts
Jun 18 '15 at 13:59
2
2
@EdwinLambregts While not as dangerous as some say it is, stifling a sneeze isn't recommended. m.livescience.com/32776-is-it-safe-to-hold-in-a-sneeze.html
– ColleenV
Jun 18 '15 at 14:18
@EdwinLambregts While not as dangerous as some say it is, stifling a sneeze isn't recommended. m.livescience.com/32776-is-it-safe-to-hold-in-a-sneeze.html
– ColleenV
Jun 18 '15 at 14:18
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If it's only once per day then the proper thing to do is not to say anything.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 14:54
If it's only once per day then the proper thing to do is not to say anything.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 14:54
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1
I know my sneezes are generally quite loud. They usually come out of nowhere, and given the speed and force, control is the last thing on my mind at the moment. What's on my mind is making sure no one is in the blast area. I'm sure she's as embarrassed about this as you are unhappy with the sudden interruption. So, be kind and try to put this small thing on ignore.
– NotMe
Jun 18 '15 at 20:33
I know my sneezes are generally quite loud. They usually come out of nowhere, and given the speed and force, control is the last thing on my mind at the moment. What's on my mind is making sure no one is in the blast area. I'm sure she's as embarrassed about this as you are unhappy with the sudden interruption. So, be kind and try to put this small thing on ignore.
– NotMe
Jun 18 '15 at 20:33
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This seemed like a fairly reasonable set of resources on sneezing:
http://www.livescience.com/32707-why-do-some-people-sneeze-so-loud.html
http://lifehacker.com/5897392/learn-to-quiet-your-high-volume-sneezes#
I'm not a sneeze scientist or anything - but it seems like there are cases where people can't control all aspects of a sneeze, but there's a bottom line expectation that an individual can control enough to avoid covering his or her coworkers in bacteria.
Expectations I've seen on stuff like this in workplaces:
A person should always take reasonable precautions in keeping their coworkers healthy - in particular - covering the face when sneezing and staying home when you know you are really sick
A person should be prepared to address any frequently repeated behavior that is very annoying. Sneezing loudly once and a great while is reasonable, sneazing loudly every hour or two is likely to be annoying.
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This seemed like a fairly reasonable set of resources on sneezing:
http://www.livescience.com/32707-why-do-some-people-sneeze-so-loud.html
http://lifehacker.com/5897392/learn-to-quiet-your-high-volume-sneezes#
I'm not a sneeze scientist or anything - but it seems like there are cases where people can't control all aspects of a sneeze, but there's a bottom line expectation that an individual can control enough to avoid covering his or her coworkers in bacteria.
Expectations I've seen on stuff like this in workplaces:
A person should always take reasonable precautions in keeping their coworkers healthy - in particular - covering the face when sneezing and staying home when you know you are really sick
A person should be prepared to address any frequently repeated behavior that is very annoying. Sneezing loudly once and a great while is reasonable, sneazing loudly every hour or two is likely to be annoying.
answered Jun 18 '15 at 14:08
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This seemed like a fairly reasonable set of resources on sneezing:
http://www.livescience.com/32707-why-do-some-people-sneeze-so-loud.html
http://lifehacker.com/5897392/learn-to-quiet-your-high-volume-sneezes#
I'm not a sneeze scientist or anything - but it seems like there are cases where people can't control all aspects of a sneeze, but there's a bottom line expectation that an individual can control enough to avoid covering his or her coworkers in bacteria.
Expectations I've seen on stuff like this in workplaces:
A person should always take reasonable precautions in keeping their coworkers healthy - in particular - covering the face when sneezing and staying home when you know you are really sick
A person should be prepared to address any frequently repeated behavior that is very annoying. Sneezing loudly once and a great while is reasonable, sneazing loudly every hour or two is likely to be annoying.
answered Jun 18 '15 at 14:08
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This seemed like a fairly reasonable set of resources on sneezing:
http://www.livescience.com/32707-why-do-some-people-sneeze-so-loud.html
http://lifehacker.com/5897392/learn-to-quiet-your-high-volume-sneezes#
I'm not a sneeze scientist or anything - but it seems like there are cases where people can't control all aspects of a sneeze, but there's a bottom line expectation that an individual can control enough to avoid covering his or her coworkers in bacteria.
Expectations I've seen on stuff like this in workplaces:
A person should always take reasonable precautions in keeping their coworkers healthy - in particular - covering the face when sneezing and staying home when you know you are really sick
A person should be prepared to address any frequently repeated behavior that is very annoying. Sneezing loudly once and a great while is reasonable, sneazing loudly every hour or two is likely to be annoying.
answered Jun 18 '15 at 14:08
bethlakshmi
70.3k4136277
This seemed like a fairly reasonable set of resources on sneezing:
http://www.livescience.com/32707-why-do-some-people-sneeze-so-loud.html
http://lifehacker.com/5897392/learn-to-quiet-your-high-volume-sneezes#
I'm not a sneeze scientist or anything - but it seems like there are cases where people can't control all aspects of a sneeze, but there's a bottom line expectation that an individual can control enough to avoid covering his or her coworkers in bacteria.
Expectations I've seen on stuff like this in workplaces:
A person should always take reasonable precautions in keeping their coworkers healthy - in particular - covering the face when sneezing and staying home when you know you are really sick
A person should be prepared to address any frequently repeated behavior that is very annoying. Sneezing loudly once and a great while is reasonable, sneazing loudly every hour or two is likely to be annoying.
answered Jun 18 '15 at 14:08
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answered Jun 18 '15 at 14:08
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answered Jun 18 '15 at 14:08
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answered Jun 18 '15 at 14:08
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About how many times does this happen per day? Also keep in mind some people sneeze more often/loudly during allergy seasons. I've never had a problem with this but have worked with people who do. Closing the windows if they're open may help in that case, or finding out from that person if she can be made more comfortable.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 13:55
2
I can't exactly control the volume of my sneeze, so I enforce it in an other way: pinch my nose and cover my nose-mouth area with a tissue. Brings down the volume a lot, also prevents stuff flying out of that region :)
– Edwin Lambregts
Jun 18 '15 at 13:59
2
@EdwinLambregts While not as dangerous as some say it is, stifling a sneeze isn't recommended. m.livescience.com/32776-is-it-safe-to-hold-in-a-sneeze.html
– ColleenV
Jun 18 '15 at 14:18
3
If it's only once per day then the proper thing to do is not to say anything.
– Brandin
Jun 18 '15 at 14:54
1
I know my sneezes are generally quite loud. They usually come out of nowhere, and given the speed and force, control is the last thing on my mind at the moment. What's on my mind is making sure no one is in the blast area. I'm sure she's as embarrassed about this as you are unhappy with the sudden interruption. So, be kind and try to put this small thing on ignore.
– NotMe
Jun 18 '15 at 20:33