Mobile phone videos played without headphones

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In transports where there are armchairs or tables eg long-distance trains, quickly paste a small post‑it with the phrase Please use headsets

madi.sons

Yes! To me it absolutely disgusting behaviour. Shows little regard or respect for others.
I was at a phlebotimist (blood test place) and two girls, seperate to each other, around 25-
30, both had videos playing. A blood place is usually a place where sick people are, or elderly etc. To me, it's like a drs surgery. A place of quite, respect and peace. There was an elderly lady sitting beside me, one girl across from us and the other two chairs down, bith playing videos. I couldn't believe it.
Can one not last 5 minutes in a waiting room without some form of entertainment??
There was beautiful local art on the walls,and I thought "it's such a shame, these girls/ladies have their heads stuck in their phones, missing out on the joy of someone's talent right in front of them". One of the girls still had her head stuck in her phone as she was called into the blood room, which I found truly astounding. Ti not even acknowledge the world around you,losing your life to meaningless videos on your phone.
It's a sad sad world.

I also cannot grasp why people put their calls on speaker phone, at airports, in supermarkets, well, anywhere really where their are other people.
Yesterday I was at the chemist, a lady about 30 ish was being served by the pharmacist- the pharmacist was talking to her, her phone rang and she answered! I couldn't believe it! The pharmacist is there to do a job and get through a lot of things on a timely matter - here you are, answering your phone and making the pharmacist wait, as if the person on the phone was far more important that the person in front of you. (From what I could gather, it was just a friend calling, nothing of urgency that couldn't wait 1 minute).

I go to the dentist regularly- it's a community dentist with a lot of varying people of all ages. I can garantee,I am always ever maybe 1 of 2 people, who do not have their heads stuck in their phones. Even older folk now, instead of a book or just being able to sit and do nothing for all of 5 minutes, everyone reaches for their phone, can't handle doing "nothing", the need for eveey second of time to be filled. And yep, you can always bet on at least 1 or 2 people, with their phone volume up.
I just look around and get so sad, so sad at the world today and what we as a society are allowing ourselves to become.

no name

On a recent flight from Brisbane to Perth l sat next to a young man with a movie running loudly on the screen and his phone propped up on the tray, also running another loud movie. Totally unaware or uncaring about the people around him, trying to sleep. One of the flight crew tried to speak to him and he just waved her away. It was a long flight! I felt there was nothing I could do to change the situation.

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Trioxion

Yes, it is very annoying that the people doing this have no consideration for others, and what is more irritating is that if you ask them to turn it down or off, you suddenly are the bad person.

Mixxsteria

Yes I find it very annoying as well, it is a thoughtless thing to do, however, it seems to fit with the times we are in. People are just so self centred & oblivious to the effect that things such as this has on others.

I also find annoying, people talking loudly on their phones on public transport or even in medical clinics, hospitals & other service locations. I do not need to hear about their private lives or matters, don't think many know the difference between appropriate private/public behaviours.

Amanda3268

I think it's an invasion of space and lack of respect. If someone isn't going to respect that there are other people around that might not want to hear your videos, imagine what other boundaries and lines they cross.

Goulah

Very much so. I give people the courtesy of not bothering them therefore I expect the same from them.

boppa99

Yes,l do find it annoying but can be funny when everyone is listening otherwise on the train you have those slient carriages to sit in if you don't want noise on the longer trips ,most of the time it works

PGS

It's bad enough to have to put up with it on bus & train (even the 'quiet' carriages), with the free wifi on flights, there is no getting away from it.

Caperteewaratah

If they want to listen to their music in public then put earplugs in.
Other people have not made a choice to listen to their noise pollution.
Just more self entitled ones forcing their selfishness onto others.

Angieg

It is selfish and shows that the the person lacks social awareness. Maybe it would be a good idea to join in their conversation, telling the person that since everyone can hear it, it is a public discussion, lol. Seriously though, it really grinds my gears when it happens.

Ellessri

I find it very rude and inconsiderate, especially those having conversations on speaker about topics not suitable for public consumption, I usually point out that there are children around and to please be mindful

wendel

It's of course rude, no one wants to hear people's conversations let alone their mobile crap.

ridinghood

I find it rude, no consideration for others around them. Just use their headphones

Chersnoopy

I also think it is very rude and annoying when some people think it is their right to do whatever they please as far as playing music or talking loudly on their mobiles. I would like to be brave enough to tell them to use headphones but sometimes just give them the 'look.' Perhaps signs could be displayed in more public places to remind them to be considerate of others.

Bigbear

Whether it's main character syndrome, or selfishness, or lacking public manners, or unawareness and oblivious to the discomfort they’re causing to those around them . . all in all it's very inconsiderate and annoying. It's also inconsiderate when mobile phone users talk on speakerphone in public.
Best thing to do? . . . If you brave enough to speak up, just remind them they are in a public place and suggest to correct themselves and realize their mistake. Most phones still have earjacks.

adb99

I think it is fair to ask people to watch Videos or Music with headphones as it is distracting & annoying for others. Why do people think that everyone else wants to hear their music or videos?

Ziah

Infuriating. Once upon a time there were actual rules on public transport in WA that said music must not be played without headphones and conversations must be quiet. I don't even know when the rules changed, but it is one of the reasons I don't use public transport any longer - the sheer rudeness and arrogance of insisting everyone round you listens to whatever music you happen to like (and there is a lot of offensive music - coughcoughblurredlinescough - that children should simply not be subjected to) or every word of both sides of the conversation (or argument) you're having hands free, or even the confidential information you are discussing in that damn work meeting you're having on the way to or from work (that's so wrong).

Bring back the rules about "quiet enjoyment" on public transport. No headphones, no travel.

musicmum

I don't use public transport living in rural area. But we have teenagers riding e-bikes and e-scooters blasting their music when they go past, which is a little annoying but they pass so fast you don't really get too annoyed as long as it is not too often. I don't bother saying anything, but I can imagine it is hard not too if you were on a public transport. Maybe ask them can't you afford headphones?

Heer

Yes, specially in trains. They talk so loud and some Indians on speaker so annoying.

jatz50

My problem is at night in bed. I like to read and then when I feel sleepy, quickly turn the light off and go to sleep. Wrong, husband likes to look at his phone for hours and it's quite loud and he plays songs but mostly looks at all the funny videos. I say to him, can you shut that off, I can't sleep and he then puts his ear buds on. Why on earth not put it on when I am reading? Then he wonders why he goes to sleep for just an hour and is awake majority of the night. I go, well have you heard about blue light and he thinks that is all rubbish. The only good thing is the last week, he can't sleep as he has to have a hip operation so has moved into the other bedroom and I have to say it's so good. Not sure how long that will last though as he said our bed is better. :-/

jjdrer

One of the places that annoys me is at Shop checkouts as it distracts others and can take longer for customers to be "served"

Ellie 30656027

Annoying I just turn my own mobile noise on and compete with them to annoy them back

***Pottsy***

I was taught from an early age not to eat, drink or make excessive noise on public transport. It is called respecting others. I'd ask them politely if they could turn the volume down please

OzzyBLT

It’s one of the greatest annoyances ever. And these days people even feel more comfortable doing this as they assume everyone else has headphones. If my headphones’ charge is empty then I know that if will be a hell ride on public transport due to people listening music or watching/sharing videos with each other. It should be avoided as a common courtesy unless there’s no other way of handling it.

mare

I don't experience this

mare

I don't experiene this

MissLizzie

Yes it's annoying. It also selfish and shows a total lack of consideration for anyone else's wants or needs other than their own. We need to share whatever the space is with others.
The other thing that's annoying is 2 people, who know each other, sitting on opposite sides of the aisle and having a loud conversation across the aisle. If you know the person, sit next to them, then there's no need to shout.

Radda

Rude and disruptive, annoying and disrespectful - do i need say more? Please invest in some cheap earphones which will do its job as good as the most expensive ones. Lets respect each others peaceful moments after a long day at work.

davidnicholas

Put in my headphones and listen to a podcast or curse myself.
Though sometimes I go out for a walk and forget my headphones, so I listen on speaker and hope the volume isn't loud enough to annoy houses I walk by.

colin phillips

i think everyone finds it annoying to say the least. these people are arrogant, ignorant and selfish

marchi

Yes, I find it very annoying, people walking down the street or in supermarkets talking on their mobile phones some even have the speaker on, not interested in what other people are saying or doing. It is just rude and inconsiderate.

fruitbat7

Yes, very annoying. So easy these days to get headphones, it’s just plain rude and inconsiderate of others.

abarnes

Ah yes, it is annoying... being mindfull of this, in enclosed public areas, I mute the audio on games, and as for phone calls, if I can't remove myself from the situation, unless the house is on fire, I'll call them back... videos and music can wait for quieter spaces where they can be better enjoyed.
In Japan, they are much more civilised than we are; phone calls are taken in a 'loud' area of their train carriages...other than that no one uses them. I presume out of respect for fellow travellers.

daniisobel

Yes it’s very annoying I don’t want to hear about what happened to someone else

MumAils

I don't use public transport that much, so I can't really comment on that, but I do find it annoying when people do this in the waiting room of doctors clinics. I work as a medical receptionist for a chiropractor and I find it very disrespectful to others who are sitting in the waiting room. They should use headphones if they want to scroll their phones and watch stuff while waiting to see their Dr and if they are on public transport they should do the same. It just common curtesy towards others around you in my opinion.

s

Yes you can even hear music on the bus, or if you sit next to someone with earphones on you can always here it.
I could never do it on public transport I put my ear to my phone to just hear it for doing a survey only.

Deejay11

I don’t use public transport much, so haven’t experienced this rude behaviour. On a par though, are those people who walk around the supermarket, having loud conversations on their phone. What are they thinking? They are so rude and annoying!!

Zanyt

I have not noticed people doing this much on the trains and trams that I catch most of the people have headphones in. I have on the other hand noticed that people talk on their phones when they are walking around the streets and they have their phones on loudspeaker.

mazzab2003

I must say I haven't noticed this very much but what I AM seeing more of are people using their phones on loudspeaker for conversations. They walk around holding the phone but nowhere near their ear, while listening and /or talking, which means they also talk extra loud . Every one around them can hear the conversation as well.. So damn annoying..

Deejay11

I must say I haven't noticed this very much but what I AM seeing more of are people using their phones on loudspeaker for conversations. They walk around holding the phone but nowhere near their...

Can’t agree more!! Had one in the supermarket last week, every aisle she was there, drove us mad!!

jtmorri

As long as the sound level isn't too high, I do not find it to be an issue. Of course, anything too loud on public transport can be impactful, annoying and intrusive to another person nearby. I generally find people to have the sound level turned down if they aren't wearing headphones.

For you and this being a problem I would advise to politely ask them if they wouldn't mind turning the sound down on the video a little and thank them. We can all assert ourselves in a good manner and some people do require a reminder of social etiquette and norms.

Charlienat

My local pizzeria has a sign up asking people not to play videos louder than the in-house music. I am flabbergasted that they even need to state it! People can be so unaware… if someone’s playing it near me on I train I enthusiastically ask to watch and then try and have a deep discussion about it. It’s always funny and I think they rethink their appropriateness 😆

Ellessri

I just think its plain rude, I usually ask them to use headphones or turn it off, especially if its at work

harry31626210

You're definitely not alone—it bothers many people. You can either calmly ask them to lower the volume or use headphones, or just pop in your own headphones to block it out if you’d rather avoid confrontation.

mclean

Hospitals especially. in the 1980s Australia people had respect and would actually try to be very quiet at night time.now rarely there is never noise it's always commotion, beeping, voices and the phones and technology. They become increasingly louder to combat the other sounds echoing the walls, each out doing each other competing for loudest volume why do people not think to have respect turning up volume interferes with patients health when rest is needed.
It should be compulsory to have some volume restrictions

antibreeder1m

I love people who speak up for the other people. I agree with you. If like me you are in the library most of the days, you will find there are a great variety of people with different behaviors. Some, like me, are very respectful. Others talk through their speakers etc, others are unkempt, others wear very strong perfume, etc. It can be hard to keep things in check. One thing you might be able to do is buy a pair of noise-cancelling earbuds. I have some and I dont use them much due to quality issues, but they have helped on occasion.