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Just wondering whether other people also wear headphones sometimes to pretend they can't hear other people (or to literally drown them out if you've got N/C ones or in-ears that works as earplugs).
(No it's not a huge deal, don't think I have social phobia in particular or anything, just vote and move on~)
Yeah, the fake phone call and text is one of my favorite ignoring people technique too
It's normal, unfortunately because it's stupid as hell. Or society is stupid as hell.
I do this when avoiding people in shopping centres or on the street who want to stop people just to talk to them about charities or products when I don't want their product and I'm already donating to charity..... I do this when I don't have my phone with me which I usually use instead (making sure to put it on silent so u don't look like a dickhead if it rings lol)
I don't like people either and this is a good way to get them to leave you alone.
Using a book for these purposes just doesn't work. I've had people to literally lift up my book or try to start up a conversation when I clearly want to be left alone. But using music is fantastic! Most people will leave you alone especially, if you start getting down:)
I do it so I dont have to talk to the douche bag stalker types at the gym - even when my ipod is dead..... so its fucken normal for me
I used to sit in the common room at college sometimes if I were reading with headphones in because you are less likely to be disturbed, good technique as well if you want to listen to other peoples conversations.
i do this sometimes when i'm walking past people that scare me or that i'm not fond of... if they say anything i can pretend i didn't hear, gives me more confidence :)