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Context matters. In a library, humming is a violation of the conventions of the space. In a music practice room, it is perfectly fine. In a car, the conventi
by perfmode 8y ago
Context matters.
In a library, humming is a violation of the conventions of the space.
In a music practice room, it is perfectly fine.
In a car, the convention is ambiguous and dependent on the passengers.
This is precisely why it is necessary to come to agreement on what is okay to do in the space.
Again: The humming child was initially singing. So, to view the humming in isolation is to dismiss the fact that this is an iterative negotiation.
- will4274 8y agoBut they did come to an agreement. From the article: > Then the first might start to quietly hum, which we might decide is okay. You've thrown the agreement on what is okay out the window because somebody is offended.
- perfmode 8y agoThe humming child broke the agreement by increasing in volume after the agreement was made. Why did you omit the sentence that followed? > Then the first might start to quietly hum, which we might decide is okay. Then first might hum more loudly and triumphantly
- will4274 8y agoMm, I interpreted the second child as writhing already from the soft humming and increasing in writhing intensity as the humming volume increased.