Spoiler: The opinions are mixed.

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Headphones and where to wear them is a timely topic for the age we live in.

Never have headphones been more ubiquitous than they are today.

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But is it a Miss Manners faux pas to wear them in public?

Some hearing impaired people also opt for headphones-as-hearing-aids.

Suspending judgment and giving people the benefit of the doubt isalwaysproper etiquette.

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Suspending judgment and giving people the benefit of the doubt isalwaysproper etiquette.

Are they still on the phone with someone?

Am I free to start talking to them?'"

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Take A Break

It’s never been easier to individualize our experiences of moving through the world.

)and a lot of the time, that can feel like a real luxury.

It’s a curated experience through life.

We need to be more intentional about nurturing our small moments of connection with others."