Originally Posted by
gooselee
But when you're asking others to be understanding and compassionate toward your preferences and desires, perhaps it helps to also be understanding and compassionate to theirs to some extent. That is honestly what I've been reacting to.
While I can't speak for others, I don't think anyone is asking for compassion. All that is required is simply the etiquette that I not unnecessarily infringe upon you and vice versa.
Not comparing a human being to an inanimate object, but would it be ok to sit next to you while listening to music at high volume without headphones? Of course not, it would be rude not only to you, but the Pax around me.
Parents who believe others should be subjected to their baby crying baby are rude, in my view. That they believe I'm selfish to feel this way is remarkable.