Is this coworker's behavior normal?

Picture this: you’re at work, the fluorescent lights hum like a polite choir, and then… you’re hit with a triple threat. A coworker coughs like a broken alarm system, blasts the latest chart‑buster at full volume, and whistles around a half‑hour a day. He’s also wearing no mask and never covers his mouth, while everyone else around him is dutifully masked and moving desks like a well‑orchestrated dance routine. The result? A workplace that feels more like a circus than a career.

The Situation (in a nutshell)

• Coughing: nonstop, no mask, no mouth cover, as if he’s auditioning for a role as a living cough.
• Music: blasting at full volume, because apparently the office playlist is his personal karaoke stage.
• Whistle & Sing: every 15‑30 minutes, a solo performance that could give a choir a run for its money.
• Frustration Level: sky‑high, but the desire to keep peace is even higher.

The question: What do you do? Let’s dive into the community’s hilarious, helpful, and occasionally heart‑warming advice.

Community Replies (in no particular order)

1. “Turn Down the Volume”
   “Tell him you have very sensitive hearing and ask if he can turn the music down.”
   Because a polite ear‑ear can solve everything—except maybe his singing.

2. “Medical Check‑In, Mask‑Check‑Out”
   “Speaking of medical problems, have you noticed your persistent cough? Have you thought about seeing a doctor? For now do you mind wearing a mask just in case you have something infectious?”
   A gentle reminder that coughing is not a dance move, and that masks are not optional “fashion accessories.”

3. “Let the Boss Know”
   “Alternatively, you could talk to a superior and ask them to loudly remind everyone that PPE must be worn at all times but that would be escalating the situation to a higher level.”
   Because sometimes the only way to make a point is to let the big boss do a mic drop.

4. “Professionalism 101”
   “Regardless of whether the work setting is a warehouse or an office, his behavior is rude and unprofessional. It's unfortunate he wasn’t taught basic manners before entering the workforce. Either that or he's incredibly clueless.”
   A stern, no‑frills reminder that etiquette is not a “nice to have” skill.

5. “Wear Headphones”
   “Accept that you cannot force coworkers to bend to your will. Wear headphones.”
   The ultimate self‑care hack: block out the cough, the music, the whistle—just leave the office.

6. “Follow the Rules”
   “Unless masks are required for the job, and there's a policy against listening to music. Then follow policy and begin progressive discipline.”
   A reminder that every workplace has a rulebook, and that rulebook is not a suggestion.

7. “Escalate, Escalate, Escalate”
   “Job should be, as they say, a good ‘un.”
   A cryptic comment that somehow reminds you that work is not a joke, even if it feels like one.

TL;DR

You’re dealing with a coworker who coughs, blasts music, whistles, and sings like it’s a talent show. The community suggests everything from politely asking him to lower the volume, reminding him about mask etiquette, wearing headphones, or even involving the boss. Bottom line: keep your cool, protect your ears, and if all else fails, let the big boss do the mic drop.