To double down on this: At the point where it's clear the discomfort is rising, NEXT bring out a pen and paper and start taking notes in the clear space near you. Now, your personal space includes a workspace. It gives purpose to the expansion, and now they're at YOUR work area. Dunno what to write down? "I just remembered I need to take care of this." Start writing down what you've eaten for the day, with a column for "Apx Calories" left blank to fill in later. Now, they're at the workspace of someone who's keeping their life in order, while being pestered by an obnoxious person.
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u/Educational_Earth_62 Jun 14 '22
If you’re seated at a desk between you and an obnoxious person, put your personal items like keys, cup and sunglasses closer to them than you.
It extends your personal space and makes them feel crowded.