Hey, I’m interested in tips/recommendations for improving my shopping experience when going into stores that have loud music playing. I don’t want to be unaware of my surroundings by not being able to hear at all, but the obnoxious levels to which many stores blast their (objectionably atrocious) music (as well as other loud/constant noise that is happening) is almost unbearable to me and really makes me not be able to think straight when I’m in the store. I’ve got my own task list and agenda, and when I can’t think about things clearly it really slows down my whole process.
I’m wondering if any of those decibel reducer ear plugs would be a viable option? I feel like I’ve seen those recommended a few times.
I’ve experimented by wearing noise cancelling earbuds before, which kind of worked, but this presented some level of unawareness that I didn’t like and also seems kind of rude in a way? There’s got to be a better solution.
Thanks for reading.
Some store let you command online and ship it to you or let you pick up your command in drive (even without car).
In few country Lidl offer quiet evening (tuesday from 6pm to 8pm). There’s probably other stores doing this
I’ve also heard a lot about loop earplug but never tested
I prepare a shopping list every time and stick to it to reduce the more I can the time I spend in the store.
Pick up orders have improved my shopping experience so much! It’s allowed me to try new recipes and meals too; I normally tunnel when I physically go shopping and don’t have the energy to look at or try new things.
Grocery pickup is a great service, for so many people. I’m glad it’s become more normalized.