This morning, a guy was watching videos on full volume like we are interested in what he was watching. He has no earpiece on at all. I don’t mind noise but this one was doing too much. Someone even tried to talk and he raised volume again lol. It’s those small things that make public spaces very tiring.
What’s the most annoying thing people do in public?
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Well, in my country many people never get their bike silencers repaired! This is one of the most annoying thing ever! This increases noise pollution ad this is very irritating as well. Having said that, I think that the government should make laws that stop noise pollution.
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hmm i cant say any really, in my country, but Im always annoyed when I reached the restaurant first, and made my order first, and then suddenly who came later got their meals before me, >:<
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You could always greet that person and ask them to tone down. I mean, they are not really singling you out to hear them, dont they. Maybe they are just used to to do that at some places where that practised was never questioned or looked down upon. When rage trying to fill and feel in, always remember that not everyone's gonna be kind to you, you just have to endure, because not everyone's gonna do what you expect out of them to not do
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I'm sorry, but this is cute. People in the subway with their rap music on an obnoxiously loud volume are completely apathetic toward others. They don't care about the way other people feel about what they like, in fact, they believe it's the best thing since sliced bread...apparently.
I was raised to know that it's a common courtesy to keep your volume down to a quiet level any time you're in a public place so that others can hear official announcements and directions from authorities. I blame the parents of people who listen to their music loudly like this as failures to the rest of society. They should have taught/disciplined their children better.
Instead, I've coped simply by having earbuds on. They dampen the obnoxious noises and I can listen to something I find tasteful, like J-POP.
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We are both speaking from different cultures, norms and societies, thats why our perspectives collide here, so take it with a grain of salt. :>
I get what you’re saying. Public courtesy does matter, especially in places like subways where announcements are important. I just try not to jump straight to assuming they’re apathetic or badly raised. Sometimes it’s just habit, different norms, or lack of awareness. That said, yeah, earbuds are probably the most practical solution most of the time. I agree public spaces should be considerate zones. But I’m not sure I’d go as far as blaming their parents. That feels a bit heavy for something that might just be inconsideration or different social standards. Some people are selfish, sure. Some are just oblivious. Either way, I’d rather protect my peace than assume the worst. No matter what, I will always remind myself, if I cant choose the circumstances, I can choose my composure and joyrides. I just try to remember that not everyone was shaped by the same standards or environment. Some people genuinely don’t see what they’re doing as disruptive. It doesn’t excuse it, but it helps me not carry unnecessary anger over it.
Good day to be a good day, adiuvare invicem, my motto :>