I think this is a difficult problem. 1) Younger people are used to listening to things that have a high volume and a hectic tempo, e.g. the noise from computer games and hit music. They probably feel loud sounds are normal, and can maybe switch off other sounds around them when they are engrossed in an action movie or battle game. Then they don't realise how their fellow passengers are suffering. 2) When it comes to older people, and yes, they can be very noisy, too!, the reason is probably that they can't hear clearly and shout without realising it. One problem is that many older people suffer from tinnitus and need to raise their voices to hear what they are saying themselves. 3) People who are intoxicated also make a lot of noise. A good reason for not getting drunk! 4) I also think that the nationality, personality and culture make us more or less noisy. It would be interesting to study noise in lifts (elevators) around the world. In Sweden it would be very quiet - you simply don't talk to strangers! In a cheerful and friendly country 'personal bubbles' are very small and people don't mind bumping into others, greet everyone with a cheerful Hello, What's up? or start talking about the weather. Japanese, I fear are rather taciturn, so a noisy person is noticed and seen as a nuisance. Compared to other countries I think passengers in Japan are very quiet.
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Hi Pamela: I wish we had this in USA it's a shame how some people act in public and bother other people, Japanese people show respect for each other.
Catherine
Do they work? We have quiet carriages on trains here (country only I think) and they seem to work well.
I think this is a difficult problem.
1) Younger people are used to listening to things that have a high volume and a hectic tempo, e.g. the noise from computer games and hit music. They probably feel loud sounds are normal, and can maybe switch off other sounds around them when they are engrossed in an action movie or battle game. Then they don't realise how their fellow passengers are suffering.
2) When it comes to older people, and yes, they can be very noisy, too!, the reason is probably that they can't hear clearly and shout without realising it. One problem is that many older people suffer from tinnitus and need to raise their voices to hear what they are saying themselves.
3) People who are intoxicated also make a lot of noise. A good reason for not getting drunk!
4) I also think that the nationality, personality and culture make us more or less noisy. It would be interesting to study noise in lifts (elevators) around the world. In Sweden it would be very quiet - you simply don't talk to strangers! In a cheerful and friendly country 'personal bubbles' are very small and people don't mind bumping into others, greet everyone with a cheerful Hello, What's up? or start talking about the weather.
Japanese, I fear are rather taciturn, so a noisy person is noticed and seen as a nuisance. Compared to other countries I think passengers in Japan are very quiet.
I wonder how noisy I am in other people's 'ears'.
I love these signs because they are so clever they actually make you want to look at them!
Oh yes! Talking is fine, but I hate it when people loudly play music on the bus or train.
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