Cube people: how do you do it?

I'm in my office with my door (and outside window) closed. My neighbor is having a work discussion with a colleague who's here from India (used to work here, moved back home, still works for us). His voice comes right through the wall. I can't imagine how it would be if I were in a cubicle. I do think he'd be dead by now. Argh!

Cranking the Indigo Girls louder...