The HR rep took me seriously

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So I just got off the phone with the evening HR rep for the call center where I

work. I told her that I am scheduled for a lot of training this month & next,

so I will be away from my usual element. I said that I have suffered greatly

when I try to work, or try to learn in a classroom, when someone is cracking

gum. I said that I don't expect the world to accommodate me while I shop at the

mall, or go to the theatre, but when i'm trying to earn a living or learn in a

class, I think that people should not be cracking gum. I told her that it is

more than a mere distraction - that I cannot focus AT ALL, and it is more than a

'pet peeve'. I even told her that there's a name for it, that there was a

segment on 20/20 a few weeks back about it. So she said that she would speak

with both trainers and ask them to discuss some ground rules with the classes,

and to specifically mention that gum cracking is distracting to fellow students.

And she also said to follow up with her and report how it went. I hate to

suspend all cynicism, but she seemed like she understood my perfectly reasonable

request. I'll let you know how it goes....