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Okay, random realization. I often leave the house with my headphones on… and I’m not even listening to anything.

I didn’t do this on purpose. It just kind of happened.
Because here in Argentina, the moment I step outside, people talk to me. Small talk, comments, questions — everywhere.

And as a German, I’m honestly a bit more introverted. I don’t love small talk. Some days it’s nice, some days it’s just a lot.

So the headphones became this quiet little buffer. Not always, not every day — just sometimes, when I want to walk, think, and not have to engage.

Now I’m wondering… is this weird?

Or are there others doing the exact same thing? Please tell me I’m not alone.