I need pin drop silence around me when I read a book. What about you all?
I need pin drop silence around me when I read a book.
What about you all?
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I need pin drop silence around me when I read a book.
What about you all?
Same here. I can’t concentrate if people are talking near me, or there’s music playing.
Yes! I’m very easily distracted.?
I need peace and quiet for me to read.
I can read anywhere. I usually have kids running around and a tv on while I read.
I have 4 kids so that’s never an option.
Headphones playing classical music while i read is my bliss
Me too, but almost impossible.
Nope. I can read with the TV on in the background. In fact I often read a page or two while the adverts are on.
I prefer complete silence when I read, but when my 7 year old daughter is here, the TV is usually on, so I’ve learned to block it out..
Nope. I can read anywhere. I’d rather not listen to music though. I’d sing instead of read. ?
Surprisingly I have no problem with noise, I read in break time In school which a lot of students talk and make a lot noise. I even listen to music while reading, not just calm music tho.
https://youtu.be/7I2kb9nB-RE
Listened to this for an hour while reading on the bus. No problem at all
I only hate noise when I’m trying to study
Depends on the day and on the book.
I can read any where unless someone is trying to talk to me
Anything shy of loud conversation and I’m good.
I listen to sea wave its really help me to concentrate anf fucus its really help
I read with the tv on. Noise doesn’t bother me, I still escape into my mind
If that were me I’d never read a thing. 4 adults, a2 year old, 2 dogs & 2 cats live here.
I can read in the bowling alley and while having dental work!
I have to at least have some sort of noise when I read i don’t know why
Yes, I like to be quiet.
I’ve raised 4 kids. I can tune anything out ?
If the book is good I can zone everything out.
I listen to audiobooks. Silence isn’t an option.
Sometimes I play instrumental music, but I can’t have the TV on while I’m reading….too distracting.
I can read while the hubby plays ps4
Most relatable caption ever.
I can read anytime, anywhere. I’m able to shut out distractions, thank goodness.
@Terrie u seem to be the blessed one ?
I used to be able to read in a car while traveling but I can’t now even with music playing in my earbuds I feel sick but I can read on a plane while I’m chewing gum and listening to music
Noise does not bother me at all
I have three kids. There is no such thing as pin drop silence over here. lol
I prefer silence but it’s very hard to come by with two dogs that like to look out the window. I can read almost any place though.
I’m used to kids running round , dogs barking ,t.v. it makes no difference I can still read
Can read any environment
I’m the same. I can’t concentrate when there is noise around.
Quiet is nice but usually not necessary for me.
It depends on how interesting the book is. Most of the time I can tune out irritants like the tv, video games, husband, but sometimes I have trouble keeping my attention in the book.
I have 3 kids….I can turn my ears off thru a marching band
Nope, I read through sporting events on TV just to be with family
I like to get all my housework done and dinner served and clean up before I sit down and read. No interruptions.
Me too!!!!
Raised in a large household 7-8 people, TVs radio and talking always around so I actually live alone and have to have noise around me to be comfortable
Outside on the patio with a drink and snacks with just nature sounds is best. TV, voices, etc distract me and take away from the book.
Where do you read then?
Gosh, with three kids I’d never get to read. I just block everything out
Not me. When I get involved with a book, I can tune any noise out.
I have ADD and have a hard time getting my brain to focus on one thing so I need noise. My go to is usually classical music but I can have my TV on really low. I use to read on an RTA bus when I was in high school so I got use to reading with some noise.
Nope. My son does though.
No I can read anywhere
Classical music in the background; I gave it on all day and night.
I have four kids so I don’t need silence to read. Lol.
It is nice to have, but I’m a caregiver for my husband that’s really ill and I seldom have silence.
It depends on what I’m reading. It just depends on if I’m focused on the book or not. If I want to focus on the book but can’t then silence is golden. Other times I am able to focus on a book whether or not there is anything in the background.
I can’t stand silence at all…it drives.me insane
I like it quiet too but I usually read before bed so my fan is on year round…
That would never occur in my house. Between the snuffles, grunts, and other noises I won’t mention coming from my husband & 3 dogs, there is always some little noise. By biggest challenge is getting my husband to understand my opening a book does not mean THAT is time for a conversation ?
I can’t read with the tv on, i am easily distracted!
Silence ?please
I can read anytime or anyplace.
I used to be able to cook, keep up with the t.v., and listen to my children, But now, I am like Shh, I can’t concentrate!
I’m often okay reading with sounds around me. I do hate when people try to talk with me
Same here.
I can read anywhere and mostly block anything out, and not be aware of anything around me.
Very lucky!!
I can read anywhere – but if I get to engrossed I might miss what’s going on around me
I can read anytime anyplace
I have to have the TV on
The world disappears when I read a book.
I can read any Time
Life is not pin drop silent at least not in my world. If I had to read it in complete silence, I’d never read.
Same but I can have white noise like a fan going
Me also
I don’t need silence. As a matter of fact, I enjoy listening to music in the background while I read.
I can read through almost anything. In my house, if I couldn’t, I would never read.
I need fire crackling. Thank you YouTube x
I’ve learnt to read with a bit of noise. Having kids and partner who loves to game or watch Netflix helps you get use to it ?
Same here, or have soft music playing
Nope can be a tornado going on and I would not hear it, cause i can tune everything out when I read
I need silence when I’m reading too.
With a toddler if I waited for quiet I would never get through a book lol. Now I’m so use to the noise I at least need some sort of background noise ??
I have many night noises such as the goods trains making their way through town in the distance plus the birds but it’s quite soothing really ???
I can do without people, but I pretty much had to learn to tolerate the rest of the world.
indeed
Depends on the book
Unless it’s particularly loud or raucus, I can usually shut anything out.
I have 8 kids
I can shut out anything
If I waited for complete silence I’d never read anything! Learned to tune out most noise as a teenager.
Yes
Nope. I have learned to read through the chaos:)
Either complete silence or loud enough that no voices come through
No way
Yes!!!
I listen to music when I read..lol
Nope, I can read anywhere at anytime.
I can read anywhere. I even read in Disney while waiting in the lines to get on the rides
I need noise. Silence will make loose my place and concentration.
I can handle noise
Yes!!!!! I’ve recently gotten into audible for this reason!
I agree with my @RennieGragg, music is great in the background while reading.
Depends on how into the book i am. If im really into it, a bomb can go off and i wouldnt hear a thing.
I can read anywhere
I certainly prefer it. What really irks me is that when you’re reading people seem to think you’re not doing anything and think nothing of interrupting. They just start talking.
@Carol yes, they think book reading is not effortful stuff.
Nope
Yeah mostly silence……?
Pin drop to blasting dance music or country I’m good
I just need people to not talk or have no tv or music on
If the book is good, I can read anywhere
Same ?
I was raised in a family with 5 younger brothers and sisters and if I had needed silence I wouldn’t have been able to escape from them into all the worlds…. so grateful I can read with noise!
I need music or something, otherwise every noise gets my attention–hypervigilance sucks.
I have 3 kids, & live in appartment. There is no silence ever in my house.. I put headphones on with some classical music. When I’m like this everyone knows DONT BUG MOM ?
I prefer low level background noise like quiet music or being in a cafe. Silence itself is too distracting for me.
Can read with the TV on if I’m really into it I but I hate being constantly spoken to or interrupt like most of the rest of you
I’m usually blasting heavy metal while I read.
I can read anywhere, no matter what is going on around me.
I’d rather have quiet
I need pin drop silence to read too!
To thoroughly enjoy silence is perfect, but if I am rereading one of my favorite novels— then I can handle my husband watching TV unless it is something interesting.
Totally necessary. The cats get it.
Me too
Not me. I can read in public places and with TV on
It can be quiet or it can be loud. I’m good at drowning out noise.
Me too!!!
Nope I can read any where
I escape in my book and don’t hear anything…. ❤?
I have 5 kids so there’s never pin drop silence unless I read at night while everyone sleeps. Which I do, but I can totally tune out all the noise when I read!
No I put some r&b or EDM super loud so I can bop to good music while being in the nice creative worlds I set myself in while reading
Same!