We have the usual situation in an open plan office - lots of people all working in blocks of desks, about five departments all together. We have been like this for the last four months or so."
In the middle of the room, at the end of my row of desks is one particular loud and screechy woman. Recently, she seems to have consolidated her stock phone phrases and is now using them frequently, "Hiiiiiiiiii, its Carol!" eg being one - or words to that effect. Her role means she has reason to be on the phone far more than the rest of us.
Probably more irritating, is anything you might be having a problem with, or person, it is perfect for her or they are fine with her... And she needs more desk space as she is MM and V important. Well, wouldn't we all! Bah.
Anyway, just having a winge, thank goodness for headphones.