Miss Manners: People keep flushing toilets in my office!

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a very stressful job. I am connected to my phone almost 24/7, and I take all calls regardless of my location.

I frequently take calls from clients and staff while using the ladies’ room. I am distressed when others using the same restroom flush toilets and use loud hand-dryers while I’m on the phone. It must be obvious to them that I’m talking, and yet they make these noises, which interrupt my calls.

How can I politely ask others to refrain from flushing or using the hand dryer while I’m on the phone?

GENTLE READER: What did you have in mind? “Please stop going about your business while I’m trying to conduct my business?”

Miss Manners suggests instead that you get yourself some boundaries -- and go apologize to all of the poor women you annoyed.

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