in the office as it is at home. You will need A cubicle Nearby cubicle dwellers and some

common sense. Step 1. Noise from neighboring cubicles is the number one complaint of the

office-less, so keep your voice down. Step 2. Attend to personal needs like fixing wedgies,

picking tuna out of your teeth, and clipping nails in a more appropriate venue—like the

restroom. Keep your shoes on. Even if your tootsies smell sweet, bare or stocking feet

aren't appropriate in a professional setting. Step 3. Make personal phone calls outside

or in a vacant room with a door you can close. Nobody wants to hear you leaving messages

for your cat. Be deaf to your colleagues' personal conversations. Don't reference anything

you overheard and, for heaven's sake, don't throw in your two cents. Step 4. If you eat

at your desk, make sure your meal doesn't include anything offensive or strong-smelling.

Did you know About 40 million people work in cubicles, and in 2001 the average worker

had 355 square feet of office space.