Is it just me, or is everyone in Guangzhou permanently set to 'LOUD'?
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Oh wow, I've taken so many train rides before, but this one was really surprising!
- On the train, I met some friends from Guangzhou, who, my goodness, haven't stopped talking since they got onboard!
- I honestly don't know how they managed to have such an endless supply of things to talk about, their conversation lasted the entire journey, and at quite a high volume, too!
- There were plenty of other passengers in the train car that needed rest or prefer peace and quiet, but these friends seemed to be completely unaware of it.
- To be honest, with all that loud chattering, my head is ringing and it even gave me a bit of a headache.
Tip for anyone taking trains in China for the first time:
- Warning! Sometimes you might encounter a passenger(s) who can't seem to stop talking, and they may be unaware of how loudly they're speaking.
- How to handle this? If you want some peace and quiet during your ride, it’s best to bring noise-cancelling headphones, earplugs, or an eye mask with you. This way, you can make the trip a little more comfortable for yourself, otherwise, you might end up being bothered by the loud chatter.
- On the train, I met some friends from Guangzhou, who, my goodness, haven't stopped talking since they got onboard!
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Today on the plane, the Guangdong aunties behind me were so loud my head was buzzing... I wouldn't mind them talking, even non-stop, but couldn't they lower their voices a bit? They were shouting like they were in a wet market, even though they were sitting right next to each other. Was there really a need to yell?
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Seriously, I think there might be regional differences. They're probably just used to it where they come from. It's just so incredibly loud.
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Having experienced a 'sound assault' in Guangzhou myself, I couldn't agree more with this post.
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I completely agree. I don't mean to discriminate based on region, but people from Guangdong (especially the elderly) do tend to speak very loudly.
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So true.
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It's deafening! One of them is as loud as an entire crowd. And a group of them acts like they own the place, waking up past 6 AM and talking at the top of their lungs – I just can't. They don't even lower their voices after lights out at night. I truly don't understand what kind of public etiquette this is.
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They're probably all like that where they come from.
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It's so incredibly noisy. The Guangzhou subway is the real nightmare
! When a group of them gets on, chattering away, it's like an exploding hot pot.