I’ve been experimenting with putting headphones on (not playing music, just blocking noise) in situations where there is a lot of noise and it kinda helps! Although, apparently it’s not considered “socially acceptable” to wear headphones while singing along with a group of people at a youth event lol. (I did explain it to the person who was playing the music though and he said he didn’t even notice and could tell I was enjoying myself so I guess I’m good)
P.S. I don’t know if this is the kind of post we do in this community. I just felt like mentioning it
I’m happy that the headphones work for you!
Some helpful advice: Spend more time with people like the musician that was welcoming of the headphones and less time with people that insist you take them off.