Technique of the book, hostile gaze... how to fight against our unbearable fellow citizens who watch videos or make calls without headphones?

A growing wave of public annoyance is being fueled by individuals who play videos or make calls at full volume in public spaces, especially on public transportation. This inconsiderate behavior, dubbed "bare beating" in the United Kingdom, has become a pervasive and irritating issue in France.

The article highlights the widespread frustration among commuters who are subjected to the unsolicited audio from others' devices. From "hey girl, pizzas tonight with Léo?" voice notes to loud video streams, the noise pollution is a constant presence, particularly on the Paris Métro's Line 9, as described in a vivid, albeit fictional, scenario.

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What do you want? That the ball carries you inside? What do you want?

While official statistics on the prevalence of this nuisance are unavailable, the sentiment is clear: a vast majority of the population finds it exasperating. Stéphane Bern, a commentator on societal manners, labels it an "exasperating incivility." The RATP, Paris's public transport operator, confirms it receives regular complaints and has even launched a lighthearted advertising campaign, "In real life, not everyone likes that," to address the issue.

Despite the acknowledgment of the problem, concrete solutions remain elusive. The article playfully suggests the government could reimburse people for buying earphones, mirroring a proposed tampon subsidy. This highlights the challenge of enforcing etiquette in public spaces and the ongoing struggle against what many perceive as a decline in basic courtesy.

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His problem is that he wants all, all the balls for himself. He must play with his teammates, he doesn't play in the team.