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Comment on People who don't wear earphones outside - why, and what do you do instead?

Nemo@slrpnk.net ⁨18⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

I don’t use earphones outside because it’s unsafe: Awareness of surroundings is paramount. You say you rarely see a car but not everyone is so lucky. I’m guessing you’re younger, too: When I was a youth, walking with headphones or earbuds meant you had a tapedeck or CD player (and later iPod or smartphone) that could be stolen, making you a more attractive target, as well as one that was easy to sneak up on.

What do I do instead? Listen to the birds sing. Listen to snow or leaves crunch underfoot. Sing! Read a book. Skip! Admire the sun through the trees. Look for cool bugs. Have a conversation with a friend. Rehearse a future conversation in my head. Solve math problems. Philosophize.

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LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨17⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

When I was a youth, walking with headphones or earbuds meant you had a tapedeck or CD player (and later iPod or smartphone) that could be stolen, making you a more attractive target, as well as one that was easy to sneak up on.

I started off with a cheapo MP3 player, then a PSP as a kid, now it’s just my phone.

don’t use earphones outside because it’s unsafe: Awareness of surroundings is paramount.

No offense, I get it bad things happen but where tf y’all live that this is something you even need to worry about? I’m not getting mugged in broad daylight in a city centre wtf.

What do I do instead? Listen to the birds sing. Listen to snow or leaves crunch underfoot. Sing! Read a book. Skip! Admire the sun through the trees. Look for cool bugs. Have a conversation with a friend. Rehearse a future conversation in my head. Solve math problems. Philosophize.

Yeah I’m not talking about a hike, I’m talking about walking to the grocery store. If I saw someone skipping and singing randomly on the pavement I’d probably ask them if they were alright and maybe call the services.

I obviously can’t teleport my friends or S.O. to me every time I go to the store.

The rest of those I do just fine, while also listening to music. Idk how many times you can listen to “leaves crunch underfoot” before it gets a little stale.

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- Nemo@slrpnk.net ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
  
  I’m not getting mugged in broad daylight in a city centre wtf.
  
  My life may involve a lot less broad daylight than yours, but I’m not just talking about muggings, which are rare in Chicago. Bad drivers are a much more prevalent concern.
  
  If I saw someone skipping and singing randomly on the pavement I’d probably ask them if they were alright and maybe call the services.
  
  That’s just rude.
  
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  - LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
    
    That’s just rude.
    
    No it is not. Someone having a mental health event/crisis might actually appreciate you reaching out to them, and to me that would be an indicator of such behaviour. It is not normal behaviour, which can be a sign of some sort of delusion or a psychotic break from reality someone is experiencing.
    
    Not always, of course, just plain oddball people exist, but if I saw a fully grown ass adult SINGING OUT LOUD or SKIPPING down a fucking sidewalk I’d definitely pay attention and keep my distance and my hands around my valuables.
    
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