I have a horrible time hearing conversation over background noise. If I get into a place with lots of people and bad acoustics I feel almost deaf with regards to understanding conversation.
I am like that too. I practically give up on conversations in bars because people get frustrated after the conversation turns into a litany of "WHAT??"
When I was a kid, I was super sensitive to sound like the teenager sound...there were certain stores in the local mall that would cause painful ringing in my ear every time I walked by. My parent's thought I was crazy. My computer monitor here at work also gives off a slight ringing sound.
I have a crazy amount of stuff to do that I can't get started because I can't decide what's the most important to do first.
DH got a decent annual raise and a pretty generous bonus today.
Please don't feel guilty. It's just great to see good news.
I can't hear conversation over background noise, which just adds to my general antisocialness. I just smile and nod.
I couldn't hear the teenage noise either. I've also noticed lately that I hear ringing a lot of the time, which could be ... I don't know, maybe sinus stuff? I hope?
I also have problems hearing over background noise. On the other hand, when an ambulance sped by while I was out walking, I wasn't the one sticking fingers in the ears.
Not only do I hear the teenager sound, I remember hearing it as a teenager, being bugged, and getting annoyed that no one knew what I was talking about. (We lived in thin-walled apartments. Heaven only knows the source.)
I can hear the teenager sound!
Actually, I was surprised - I expected to hear a much higher pitch. Because I can hear much higher pitches.
I've also noticed lately that I hear ringing a lot of the time, which could be ...
Tinnitus? I've had it for years. My ears always ring. I thought it was getting in the way of my hearing, but I had it tested and I was okay.
I'm confused, what is the teenager sound?
I'm confused, what is the teenager sound?
It's like a dog whistle for kids. [link]
I got online in 95 when I started grad school and got a computer of my very own
Same situation for me, different year: 1991.
ACK! Invasion of the 6th graders! Laters!
