Rec | LISTENING TO PEOPLE’S PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONVERSATIONS AS A...

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LISTENING TO PEOPLE’S PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONVERSATIONS AS A MEANS OF CONNECTING WITH HUMANITY

two women next to me on the train are having an insightful heart to heart. a guy behind me is clearly flirting with this girl and you can tell it’s mutual. we all have rich, rich inner lives :)

@deardoveswings

2d ago

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@actualfakeusername

I feel like we are taught not to evesdrop, but sometimes hearing the world around you means a deeper connection to it.

2d ago

@deardoveswings

@ACTUALFAKEUSERNAME yeah i was contemplating calling this ethical eavesdropping as well bc i was simply listening to be endeared….i think eavesdropping truly belongs in a malicious or sneaky context

2d ago

@actualfakeusername

@DEARDOVESWINGS I guess its more like peoplewatching, like peoplehearing? There's probably a better word for it

2d ago

@deardoveswings

@ACTUALFAKEUSERNAME i like it! i think peoplehearing is quite fine. besides its the sentiment that counts.

1d ago

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