Abbeygurl4 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Why is it that humming really irks some people? Like me :D I can take it for a few minutes, but when it goes on and on it just really gets on my nerves. It got me wondering how others feel about it. Does humming bug you or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 No one hums in my family but me...drives my hubby nuts. I do it all.the.time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yep. Pretty much the same thing you said: I'm fine for a few minutes, but then it becomes a repetitive noise and drives me crazy. It would be the same with any ongoing noise. It is just too much meaningless input and makes me want to run away screaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanvan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 "In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming voice, or drum with your fingers or feet." ~George Washington from Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior... and :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 We all hum and whistle around the house, except dh. I'm glad he doesn't mind. I do have to ask ds11 to stop sometimes, but it's because the humming is usually repetitive, the same few notes over and over and over and over. GAH. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I think any type of random noise annoys everyone except the person making it: humming, whistling, table tapping, pen clicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 It's okay at first but then starts bugging me. Most people who hum don't seem to realize that their song is unidentifiable to everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not in the least. Humming means someone is happy. I'll take that to the alternative any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Mom Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 DS10 hums frequently. It drives DS11 crazy, but doesn't bother the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbeygurl4 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 "In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming voice, or drum with your fingers or feet."~George Washington from Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior... and :iagree: That is AWESOME!!!! I'm printing that out! LOL Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) I hum and whistle several times on and off throughout the day. It doesn't bother me or anybody in my family, fortunately. :) Edited October 31, 2012 by PinkInTheBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 It bugs me when ds 8 does it, but that's because he tends to hum repetitive patterns rather than actual songs. If/when he hums an actual tune, it doesn't usually bug me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewaka Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 YES!!! DD1 has been humming and/or singing since she figured out she has a voice. The other DDs also hum, sing, or whistle filling any time the oldest might leave free, as well as overlapping with each other all doing different tunes! Thankfully, the boy doesn't like it and tells everyone to stop (including me :/), so at least there aren't four filling my house with "music." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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catz Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not in the least. Humming means someone is happy. I'll take that to the alternative any day! :iagree: I was humming when I saw this thread! I hum the music my kid's are learning on their instruments constantly. ETA - at home, in the car, with my family. Not generally out in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Why is it that humming really irks some people? Like me :D I can take it for a few minutes, but when it goes on and on it just really gets on my nerves. It got me wondering how others feel about it. Does humming bug you or not? It does not bother me to hear someone humming or whistling happily while doing a solitary task like washing dishes or something. I prefer to hear singing, but the humming is okay. It does bother me when it prevents conversation. I know a person who hums frequently. This is tuneless humming and comes in the middle of conversation. It feels to me as if it puts a stop to conversation because to speak feels like interrupting the hummer, and yet the humming is not a social activity. This is not a person I can correct, so I grin and bear it. My ds occasionally likes to make nonsense noise, and I DO correct him. I tell him that it is rude to "fill up the air" and leave no room for social interaction when in community with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have to say that I have a habit of singing a hymn (or other song) over and over... Once, I was singing my fav hymn and had been, for a while, when I heard dh sing back to me, from the other room..."Amen." (Like we do at the end of hymns in church sometimes! :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yes, it irks me, because I am super sound sensitive. So does that smacking, spitty kissy sound actors make kissing each other on tv. I am not a prude...but...cannot.stand that noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeciecup Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yes, but whistling is so much worse! My dh loves to whistle and is very good at it, but the sound of it grates on my nerves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Humming doesn't bother me as much as whistling. But both bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Humming, whistling, tapping, even singing incessantly -- they all really bother me. I'm super sensitive to noise, especially repetitive background noise (I don't keep a TV or radio on) and several of the people in my family do those things often. I wish I knew what to do about it, but so often, I feel like my head is just buzzing, and I can't think straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 So does that smacking, spitty kissy sound actors make kissing each other on tv. Ack. Eeek. :ack2: Clearly, :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not in the least. Humming means someone is happy. I'll take that to the alternative any day! :iagree: Humming is less annoying that the silly made up songs I do while making dinner. They make ds laugh though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yes! I can't stand noise for the sake of noise! With 9 children we have plenty of noise without creating it without a purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not in the least. Humming means someone is happy. I'll take that to the alternative any day! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Humming, whistling, tapping, even singing incessantly -- they all really bother me. I'm super sensitive to noise, especially repetitive background noise (I don't keep a TV or radio on) and several of the people in my family do those things often. I wish I knew what to do about it, but so often, I feel like my head is just buzzing, and I can't think straight. :iagree: Wanna be roommates? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not in the least. Humming means someone is happy. I'll take that to the alternative any day! :iagree: I love to hear humming and whistling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesegirl Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 My dh hums all the time. If he doesn't hum I know that something is wrong...stress in his job. I have 3 dds and only one hums....it makes me laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jane Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not in the least. Humming means someone is happy. I'll take that to the alternative any day! :iagree: They only time noises like that become bothersome is when there are 6 people making different noises in the same room. :glare::tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Doesn't bug me at all, especially coming from my 8 year old. I figure it's a "happy" kid noise--so much better than many other noises they could be making. However, it bugs the crap out of our 7 year old who will do anything to get away from the humming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 :iagree: They only time noises like that become bothersome is when there are 6 people making different noises in the same room. :glare::tongue_smilie: Or like tonight. My kids were making up songs about bodily noises :lol: I am pretty sure they were not in the same key :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yes, it irks me, because I am super sound sensitive. So does that smacking, spitty kissy sound actors make kissing each other on tv. I am not a prude...but...cannot.stand that noise. Humming, whistling, tapping, even singing incessantly -- they all really bother me. I'm super sensitive to noise, especially repetitive background noise (I don't keep a TV or radio on) and several of the people in my family do those things often. I wish I knew what to do about it, but so often, I feel like my head is just buzzing, and I can't think straight. I think this answers the "why" it bothers some of us. It has nothing to do with not wanting others to show they're happy or whatever. It's the noise. I don't turn the tv on unless I plan to watch something. I don't turn the radio on, but will choose to listen to songs on my phone. Dh turns them on because he needs the noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Humming, whistling, tapping, even singing incessantly -- they all really bother me. I'm super sensitive to noise, especially repetitive background noise (I don't keep a TV or radio on) and several of the people in my family do those things often. I wish I knew what to do about it, but so often, I feel like my head is just buzzing, and I can't think straight. :iagree: When it gets bothersome I tell my kids they are overstimulating me. Sometimes I just need a bit of quiet to think or concentrate. Unfortunately, that means I usually wait to do my school reading after everyone has gone to bed, and then it doesn't last too long because I'm tired by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Yes! Humming and especially whistling really bother me. I wish they didn't. My DH does it all the time, and it is just an involuntary thing with him, but it really makes me uncomfortable. I feel like I need medication or something. I have to ask him to be quiet, which I feel is sort of sad, he is making a happy noise, ya know? But I can't help it. I don't need total quiet, but I just can't stand those kind of noises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I googled this issue, and it seems like it could be a type of sensory integration or processing disorder. Interesting (though I'm glad I'm not the only one). I have no idea how you address that in adults, though. I've always been pretty sensitive to things -- tags on shirts bother me terribly, my skin is very sensitive, my eyes are very light-sensitive, I'm super cautious about textures when eating (though I'm not at all a picky eater). One suggestion was noise-canceling headphones. While that might work for studying, a homeschooling mother of four can't exactly walk around with them on all day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I googled this issue, and it seems like it could be a type of sensory integration or processing disorder. Interesting (though I'm glad I'm not the only one). I have no idea how you address that in adults, though. I've always been pretty sensitive to things -- tags on shirts bother me terribly, my skin is very sensitive, my eyes are very light-sensitive, I'm super cautious about textures when eating (though I'm not at all a picky eater). One suggestion was noise-canceling headphones. While that might work for studying, a homeschooling mother of four can't exactly walk around with them on all day! Just last week I told my DH that I would love a pair of the really good Bose noise canceling headphones. The worst time for me is in the car, I like to read and my DH will listen to music and whistle. I can block out any other noise, like kids fighting and baby cries and trains and traffic, etc...but the whistling/humming stuff just gets me. Sometimes I'll wear earplugs and it will help a little bit. I couldn't wear headphones all day of course, but really my kids don't make too many of the offensive noises. :lol: It is crazy how their LOUD chaos all day doesn't bother me, but a harmless little soft whistle sends me to crazy town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Just last week I told my DH that I would love a pair of the really good Bose noise canceling headphones. The worst time for me is in the car, I like to read and my DH will listen to music and whistle. I can block out any other noise, like kids fighting and baby cries and trains and traffic, etc...but the whistling/humming stuff just gets me. Sometimes I'll wear earplugs and it will help a little bit. I couldn't wear headphones all day of course, but really my kids don't make too many of the offensive noises. :lol: It is crazy how their LOUD chaos all day doesn't bother me, but a harmless little soft whistle sends me to crazy town. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod's mum Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm another who doesn't mind and does partake. :001_smile: Years ago I was on a long ride on a slow motorbike in the cold, so distracted myself with loud tuneless continuous singing. I had a passenger, but knew conversation was impossible. I didn't realise she could hear my tuneless tunes until we eventually stopped. :blushing: She said it was OK, it was a like having a happy, retarded child along for the ride. At a recent teacher-parent interview (language lessons), the teacher commented that my child sang well and obviously enjoyed singing, I thought she meant learning-language songs, until she went on to say that some children found it a bit annoying. Apparently my child also enjoys just singing or humming while busy at task. I had to keep a straight face and say I'll talk to her about it. We are both fiddlers too, we think better when we are doing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hate humming. Hate whistling. Hate random repetitive tapping sounds. I find that kind of thing totally distracting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 "In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming voice, or drum with your fingers or feet."~George Washington from Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior... and :iagree: Okay, if I ever do the quote on the schoolroom wall thing, it's going to be THIS ONE! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Not in the least. Humming means someone is happy. I'll take that to the alternative any day! :iagree: I usually hum when I'm happy, and so do my kids. It is one of those happy sounds that are usually welcome here. I do have limits such as no humming while you're eating and no humming outside your sister's room while she's doing homework or no humming while sitting in my lap if I'm on a conference call. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) I think any type of random noise annoys everyone except the person making it: humming, whistling, table tapping, pen clicking. :iagree: My dh recently gave up whistling randomly because it bothered me. Now he makes random beat noises with his mouth. :banghead: I need to post up George Washington's rule. I think I might be turning into a grumpy old woman, because I don't remember ever having this problem before. Either that or dh has found some kind of need to make noise that he didn't used to have. Edited October 31, 2012 by Onceuponatime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 One suggestion was noise-canceling headphones. While that might work for studying, a homeschooling mother of four can't exactly walk around with them on all day! I think I might try it anyway. I don't mind humming or whistling (if it's tuneful), but...tapping, clicking, popping, thumping, ch-ch-ch-ch, boop!-----boop!-----boop!......those headphones sound heavenly right now. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbeygurl4 Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hate humming. Hate whistling. Hate random repetitive tapping sounds. I find that kind of thing totally distracting. :iagree::iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 "In the presence of others, sing not to yourself with a humming voice, or drum with your fingers or feet."~George Washington from Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior... I need to post this in my house. Whistling also drives me bonkers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I googled this issue, and it seems like it could be a type of sensory integration or processing disorder. Interesting (though I'm glad I'm not the only one). I have no idea how you address that in adults, though. I've always been pretty sensitive to things -- tags on shirts bother me terribly, my skin is very sensitive, my eyes are very light-sensitive, I'm super cautious about textures when eating (though I'm not at all a picky eater). One suggestion was noise-canceling headphones. While that might work for studying, a homeschooling mother of four can't exactly walk around with them on all day! I only have one child and sometimes the sound of his voice going on and on just about sends me over the edge. Also my XH and I used to fight horribly over the radio in the car. I could. not. stand it! He wanted it very loud and I hated it. Now if I am alone in the car and I am picking the music I like it loud. I never connected all of this stuff to being Highly Sensitive until very recently when I started reading about it. Lots of stuff making sense now. Humming doesn't bother me though. Unless it is non musical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 My Grandmother use to say, in a whiney voice, 'Scarlett....would you please stop that whistling?' She HATED it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 She said it was OK' date=' it was a like having a happy, retarded child along for the ride.[/quote'] This made me laugh so hard. :lol: Thank you for that image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 My 8yo DD hums all the time and it drives.me.crazy!!!! I absolutely hate it! I make her stop. I don't know how to explain it but it really grates on my brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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