history: My coworker can be really aggravating.  He is constantly talking and asking me dumb questions!  I can never get anything done in peace! My coworker can be really aggravating. He is constantly talking and asking me dumb questions! I can never get anything done in peace!
current: Oh no! That sounds so irritating. Have you tried talking to your boss about him?
next: No, I don't want to cause drama.  I just would have thought that he would get the hint when I don't answer him and act really busy.