You know those people that don’t even try to whisper? Yeah, this is for them.

Hey. What’s up? Hello,

Listen, I am not trying to be a buzzkill and I am most definitely not trying to be “that girl” that tells people to be quiet in the library but, be quiet. It is not a secret, in fact, it’s painfully obvious, that there is a “no talking” rule on the second and third floors of our beloved Addlestone Library. There are signs posted conveniently, at the top of the stairs to both floors and I am assuming that since we’re all in college, you can read. I have chosen to sit here because I am trying to get work done and I cannot focus with a lot of background noise, especially conversation.

I’m not saying that you can’t lean over to your friend every now and then and whisper. I really don’t think that it’s necessary to have a full length, full volume conversation about how “Rebecca totally avoided me at the party last night.” I mean, come on. I get it when you haven’t seen your friends all day and you just need to catch up on life it’s hard not to just spill your guts as soon as you see them.

I also understand how hard it is to sit in the library for hours and hours without talking but, take a break and walk down the steps to the first floor. Stretch your legs and give your eyes a break from staring at your laptop. They have nice, comfy chairs down there and Starbucks. Take a little study break and catch your friend up on all the drama that’s happened since you last saw them. Everybody wins.

Maybe it’s my old age starting to show and I honestly never thought that I would be the person shooting dirty looks to people talking in a library. It is truly frustrating though when I am trying to focus and can’t because someone is having a loud conversation two feet away from me. Just to reiterate, I am not a buzzkill. I am just a stressed-out college student that has trouble focusing. I do my best to avoid the things that distract me by sitting where I sit and listen to music in my headphones so, if I can still hear you talking then you’re just too loud.

Next time you choose to sit on the quiet floors of the library just try to consider those around you and remember that people are trying to focus. I love a good gossip sesh as much as the next chick but, there’s a time and a place for that and while studying in the library is not it. Thank you for your future quietness. It is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Easily Distracted College Student