If you’re in the car with someone, do you think listening to music vs a comedy show is appropriate?

Unless you’re both on board, I think putting on a comedy show communicates to the other person in the car that they are shutting down real time conversation whereas background music does not. Anyone agree?

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bijouxbroussard · F

It depends. If I’m in an Uber I’m not trying to have a conversation. But generally I don’t play my own music or watch tv on a phone or tablet while traveling unless I’m on a train, for example.

DoubleRings · 51-55, F

@bijouxbroussard I mean on the radio. Some cars are equipped with radio that includes comedy stations/music etc. Some people I know/have known sometimes enter the car and put on comedy right away which is almost like turning on a TV in the car in way. They focus on the show and it seems to preclude conversation which is kind of awkward unless you both are very interested in listening to comedy every time.