I, and my father(whom I didn’t really grow up around that much) have discussed that we both find TVs, nearby conversations, etc... very distracting. Especially

I, and my father(whom I didn’t really grow up around that much) have discussed that we both find TVs, nearby conversations, etc... very distracting. Especially at restaurants. For me, it’s much easier to hear and focus in on these other noises many times then to focus and discern what my dining partners are saying.