Personal Woes and Advice 2

[Ialdabaoth]

I find this is one of those things that is improved by physical displays of distress. Sit down and act like you're trying to shield yourself from the noise. When someone notices, tell them that you can't handle the volume very well and they'll have to tone it down if they want you to participate.

Wow. What kind of world do you live in that this works, instead of getting people to start blowing air-horns in your face while hurling insults? I'm jealous.