My cube neighbor is pissing me off. At what point does it become acceptable to storm his cube and smash his phone to smithereens? Also, how do you politely tell your colleagues to turn off their damn ringer on the cell phone this is NOT cute?
–Cranky in the Cube

CC let’s put it this way: First, show of hands of people who don’t have a cube neighbor who pisses them off.  Exactly, EVERYONE has a cube neighbor who pisses them off.  So, given that, they are a dime a dozen. Thus, you can afford to go and beat the crap out of his phone (arguably him too). But, I’d recommend it after hours just so you can keep your highly rewarding job.
Thanks for the 2 part question btw. Ring tones are frustrating to say the least. Especially the idiot who has that Rebecca Black, Friday crap playing every Friday because she thinks its so “appropriate”. Folks, the answer is VIBRATE. Use it. Side benefit – keep your phone in your pocket.  You just might enjoy the occasional buzz, if you get my drift.