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I'm extremely sensitive to changes in noise levels. Whether it's a very loud and short noise, like a door slamming, or some change in background noise, like a furnace turning on, I'm just acutely aware of it.
What is you job?
I'm a sailor.
Ships sound a certain way, even when not sailing. If they ever sound differently, you know something has happened and you'll have to respond to it. Even if it's just a drill, the response is the same.
My sailing days are actually behind me, but I still get tense when I hear unusual sounds in my house or office.
Wow, that's really interesting, I would never assume ships had a sound