So, the truth is that I really love our across-the-street neighbors. Love them. And, when the children and grandkids come over and the whole gang is outside, I enjoy hearing the noise. Sort of like listening to a whole bunch of sparrows. At any given time there are probably 10 or so adults and children on their front porch. Tonight, though they got a bit noisier than usual. I tend to think that kids that repeat the same phrase over and over need to be shushed. But tonight? Nah! The adults indulged the little monsters and these little girls were causing me to want to pull out my hair.
I retaliated with my laptop (which I was using out on the porch at the time), turned on my Media Player and let them listen to some Westlife. Full volume. There's nothing like a boy band to split the fans from the non-fans. Within minutes they all went inside. Who can say if they'd have gone in anyway? Won't ever know, but got a kick out of it regardless.
Yes! Gentle persuasion that alters behavior.
I retaliated with my laptop (which I was using out on the porch at the time), turned on my Media Player and let them listen to some Westlife. Full volume. There's nothing like a boy band to split the fans from the non-fans. Within minutes they all went inside. Who can say if they'd have gone in anyway? Won't ever know, but got a kick out of it regardless.
Yes! Gentle persuasion that alters behavior.
