How do you deal with a co-worker who talks too much?

Depends on where I am at and my position with my coworkers. More often than not if they just won't shut up, I'll find something else to do that needs my attention.

Yes I've been into a situation like that. But I'm lucky that it didn't bother me much because I'm the kind of person who can still focus on something even with distractions. When I'm working on something really important, I focus my heart and mind so that I'll be productive. But at times I ask them to minimize their talking if they could not shut up. You can ask them in a polite manner and if they are really consider themselves professionals then for sure they'll understand you.

I also have co-worker who talks too much. what i do is just bring a headset with me and listen to music whenever i am not talking to anyone. happy mylotting