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My exact opposite! In my own space I prefer over ear headphones because they do a better job of muting any ambient outside noise. And for commuting on public tr
by MonkeyMalarky 4y ago
My exact opposite! In my own space I prefer over ear headphones because they do a better job of muting any ambient outside noise. And for commuting on public transit I much prefer earbuds they are much more discreet and lightweight. Headphones just feel bulky and awkward when walking around.
- nobody9999 4y ago>And for commuting on public transit I grew up in NYC in the 1970s and 1980s. That taught me an important lesson: If there are lots of people around an unsecured space, it's important to be aware of your surroundings, or bad things can (and will) happen. And on a number of occasions, I've been saved from bad/dangerous situations because I'm paying attention to my surroundings[0]. That doesn't just apply to subways either. Walking on the street is also another (unsecured) place I never limit my perceptual capacity. I'm not suggesting you (or anyone else) do anything differently, just sharing my own experience and outlook. [0] I'd note that bad things happen very rarely (at least to me). Perhaps 0.01% of the time. How much of that is me being an imposing male figure, dumb luck or paying attention is open to debate, but paying attention to what's going on around you is a good idea, IMNSHO.
- MonkeyMalarky 4y agoMy strategy has always been to be selective of what I'm doing and where I am relative to others. The person ignoring their surroundings while scrolling through instagram and standing by the door on the train is the one who gets their phone snatched. I'll be the one across the aisle listening to music but with my back to the wall and watching it happen.