What do i say to people in the hallway or laundry room of my apartment building to get them to be quiet and respectful in a public space they grossly abuse volume-wise
I find myself storming out and confronting which seems to be working but it doesnt feel great and it annoys me to no end
You know, it’s so lovely that you shared whatever the worst thing they were loud about with us, it’s nice to know all those little details about a neighbor.
Im thinking of blasting Georgia Browns dolphin song on full blast with my portabke speaker every time getting sharper and louder and faster on repeat over time
“Kids are a riot, aren’t they? I heard them living it up already early this morning. All that youthful energy! I wish I could still run around like that. Unfortunately I’m getting older and I need my beauty sleep, and can’t get up that early without feeling it later. I’m sure your understand how it is.”
This shows:
understanding of their situation without judgement
your needs and expectations without being demanding
trust in them to handle their own business now that they have this information
What do i say to people in the hallway or laundry room of my apartment building to get them to be quiet and respectful in a public space they grossly abuse volume-wise
I find myself storming out and confronting which seems to be working but it doesnt feel great and it annoys me to no end
You know, it’s so lovely that you shared whatever the worst thing they were loud about with us, it’s nice to know all those little details about a neighbor.
Said with a smile, as genuine as you can make it.
A lot of times its children screaming
This morning it was blasting music
Oh, that’s time to party! You just start dancing and singing along. Join in the screaming and laughing.
Im thinking of blasting Georgia Browns dolphin song on full blast with my portabke speaker every time getting sharper and louder and faster on repeat over time
you say, to the parents:
“Kids are a riot, aren’t they? I heard them living it up already early this morning. All that youthful energy! I wish I could still run around like that. Unfortunately I’m getting older and I need my beauty sleep, and can’t get up that early without feeling it later. I’m sure your understand how it is.”
This shows:
understanding of their situation without judgement
your needs and expectations without being demanding
trust in them to handle their own business now that they have this information