Well, if you feel like it's disturbing, just don't play, simple as that However, I personally like to play when some'1 is around me, like my friend who also plays poker. It helps me to focus more and I don't get sleepy.
When I play poker I have to be alone in the room so that I can focus on the game.
I have tried several times to play when we come friends in the room but I could not concentrate on the game.