Sometimes I'm able to tune it out, but sometimes it seems to drive itself straight into my brain. At lunchtime I take my meal out to the patio overlooking a small lake whenever the weather cooperates, and can eat in peace away from the constant clatter and chatter. I'm frequently thwarted there, too, as often my quest for silence is interrupted by lawnmowers or delivery trucks, or occasionally by groups of people who move their meetings outside. That doesn't happen very frequently, though, and I usually have the deck to myself. I need that quiet time to relax, to recover from the stresses of the morning and prepare for the afternoon.
Many people seem to find it impossible to enjoy silence.
Some people are simply used to a lot of noise and activity, and can't relax in silence. For others it's an escape, a way to avoid thinking about their problems or examining their own lives. It's important to be comfortable with yourself, to be able to relax into silence, unentertained except by your own thoughts. If you can find an oasis of healing silence in the midst of your busy day, you will find yourself refreshed and recharged. Our lives are busy, the world is noisy.