I am reading a book. A man sitting across the aisle starts a conversation on his mobile listening with an earphone. The irregular rhythm of his answers to the inaudible conversation partner interrupts my reading.
Earlier a few rows further down I could hear a smartphone with loudspeakers on.
This reminded me of a situation during a train journey: a young woman (18 or so) was listening to music on her phone without headphones. Just when I was complaining to her asking to put on headphones the conductor made an announcement over the PA. In a rough, provocative tone she dismissed my complaint saying: what is the difference between my music and the conductor speaking through the train loudspeakers?
Earlier a few rows further down I could hear a smartphone with loudspeakers on.
This reminded me of a situation during a train journey: a young woman (18 or so) was listening to music on her phone without headphones. Just when I was complaining to her asking to put on headphones the conductor made an announcement over the PA. In a rough, provocative tone she dismissed my complaint saying: what is the difference between my music and the conductor speaking through the train loudspeakers?
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