No tv commercials get heard here. We press Mute whenever they start which also gives an opening for conversation or getting small tasks done.
Often during the day, such as now, CNN is on so we can see what’s happening in the States up-to-date mitout sound. If something truly newsworthy is happening, we’ll be aware of it as we pass through the family room, doing other chores and personal biz, then we can stop and unmute.
Cuts out a helluva lot of noise and extraneous huckstering. Much quieter and more peaceful around the house. Less hysteria intruding during the day.
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Also, with phone caller i.d. and a recording machine, we screen all calls, only picking up or responding to what is genuinely important and relevant. Saves a lot of sidetracking from momentary focus and intrusive soliciting. Plus it likely frustrates the hell out of U.S. and global solicitors.