Everywhere I look, I see earbuds disconnecting people from their surroundings, or rather, people disconnecting themselves from their surroundings.
True, listening to music while riding the bus, either city transit, or longer trips on a Greyhound can distract you from where you are. House cleaning is made more bearable with your favourite music but there are a few instances when erabuds are inappropriate.
For instance, in class.
Get over yourselves and listen to what is being taught to you. There is nothing more disrespectful to someone whose job it is to teach, than showing up for class and then ignoring everything going on.
Just skip the class you idiot, and save everyone else the irritation.
While riding a bike.
Seriously, if the driver of a car was wearing earbuds, they'd cause an accident. I've secretely wished cyclists who wear buds, or text and ride, to slam into a light pole, or parked car, just to teach them a lesson.
New moms pushing strollers and wearing ear buds.
This is the most rediculous thing I have ever seen. What better way to show and tell your children that they aren't worth listening to, or being mindful of, than slipping in those buds and tuning them out?
Disgusting!