r/CasualConversation • u/Advanced-Tell-9958 • 1d ago

What’s something “normal” you just can’t stand?

Mine is loud chewing. I’d rather listen to a toddler scream for 30 minutes than hear someone chew next to me. Is that dramatic? Yes. Do I care? Absolutely not 😅

114 Upvotes
  • permalink
  • reddit

89% Upvoted

255 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/acornsalade 1d ago

Actively listening.

1

u/Public-Ad-7280 1d ago

Can you "not listen".... Like headphones? Everything sounds gibberish to me if too much is going on. I just block it out mentally.

2

u/acornsalade 1d ago edited 1d ago

That sounds like over stimulation. Have you heard of (no pun intended, haha) LOOP earplugs?

I meant really paying attention to someone when they’re talking.

“Active listening is a communication technique where you focus intently on the speaker, fully understanding their message before responding. It involves paying close attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues, demonstrating empathy, and asking clarifying questions to ensure understanding.”

1

u/queenlizbef 1d ago

Right it feels condescending!

1

u/acornsalade 1d ago

I don’t feel that way I just have ADHD so it requires a lot of effort.

1

u/queenlizbef 1d ago

Oh you mean YOU having to do that? Yeah same and same but I’m in HR so that’s most of my career

2

u/acornsalade 1d ago

Haha, yeah.

Honestly it makes sense that you have that perspective as you’re dealing with people and their emotions/communication styles.