I think it's hilarious there are complaints about regular office noise like talking business on phones, typing, and sniffling/cough etc... If you want to go to sleep it's a perfect to expect that...otherwise stop complaining get headphones, move your desk, change your environment or remove yourself from the equation in some way.
I don't believe that productivity is hurt because of open office sounds, I think people just love complaining.
I don't believe that productivity is hurt because of open office sounds, I think people just love complaining.