Man Comes Up with Unique Solution for Noisy Neighbors
Everyone knows that children can be unpredictable in their behavior. A man found this to be true when his neighbors' kids woke him at 3 a.m. He sought peace but received little cooperation from parents who cited their inability to promise quiet. This is prepared by SSP.
The man lived in an apartment building with noisy neighbors. To the right and above him were families with children. He did not mind daytime noise, finding it understandable, but was frustrated by kids running and screaming until 3 a.m. This pushed him to seek a solution.
In a Reddit post, he recounted asking his neighbors via their building's WhatsApp group to maintain noise levels at night. He pointed out that everyone needed restful sleep. Unfortunately, he was met with responses indicating the parents could not guarantee silence. Weeks later, on his birthday, a friend gifted him a soundbar.
Excited to try his new soundbar, the man returned home around midnight. He played his favorite rock playlist at a high volume, oblivious to the time as he experimented with the device. At 2:30 a.m., the same neighbor from the top floor knocked at his door. The neighbor kindly requested noise reduction.
While the neighbor was speaking, the man cut him off, saying, "Sorry, I didn’t notice the time," before he turned the music off. Surprisingly, after this incident, he reported never hearing the children during the night again.
Commenters on his post sympathized with his situation. Many expressed frustration with noisy neighbors. One noted the surprising ignorance of apartment dwellers about their noise levels. Another suggested that new residents should start on the first floor to avoid such issues.
Some shared personal stories of dealing with noisy neighbors, highlighting misunderstandings about noise awareness. One individual recalled how their trombonist neighbor sought guidance on appropriate practice times. Another mentioned how people are often unaware of how sound travels through thin walls.