Earbuds Syndrome
When someone puts on their earbuds and pretends the world doesn’t exist, even though it’s right there, smacking them in the face with its loud, annoying existence.
I tried to talk to him. He didn’t hear me. I said, 'Hello.' He said, 'I don’t want to hear your voice.' I said, 'You’re dead to me.'
She walked into the hallway and didn’t even notice me. I said, 'Hey.' She didn’t respond. I said, 'Hello.' She walked away.
He walked into the classroom and didn’t even notice the teacher. I think he was listening to a song about how he’s the best person in the world.