Living Room

Girish Aduvalli
Jul 2
2 min read

After a long, tiring days/week at work, all you want is to relax at home. The endless deadlines, meetings, and stress have worn you out, and now, nothing feels better than sinking into your couch with your favorite movie or an exciting sports match. Just some peace, good entertainment, and maybe a hot cup of chai/coffee. You are all set in your living room in front of your TV:

1. Family Chatter & Conversations

Random discussions about daily life, food, or something unrelated.
Siblings teasing or arguing over something totally different.

2. Unexpected Guests

Classic Indian households often have surprise visitors—relatives, neighbors, or friends dropping by unannounced.
You might have to pause the movie or game to serve chai and snacks.

3. Doorbell & Delivery Guys

Frequent doorbells—milkman, newspaper guy, courier deliveries, or even people asking for donations.
The ultimate distraction: Swiggy/Zomato delivery right when a crucial scene or match moment is happening!

4. Mom’s Household Chores & Instructions

“Get up and get the grocery from the fridge.”
“Lower the volume, the neighbors will complain.”
“Did you finish your homework/office work?” (Even if it’s a weekend).

5. Distractions from House Maid

The clanking of utensils
the sound of sweeping
Blocking the TV while dusting or insists on mopping right where you're sitting
Starts chatting with a family member

6. Phone Calls & Loud Ringtones

Someone in the family answering a long, loud phone call right in the middle of the action.
The famous "Airtel tune" or "Jio caller tune" blasting during a silent scene.

7. TV Remote Politics

If you're watching sports, someone else might want to switch to a news or a serial
The classic struggle: “Abhi toh maine TV on kiya tha!”

8. Power Cuts & Internet Issues

Sudden power cut during a crucial moment (even with an inverter, the WiFi might take time to reboot).
Buffering issues during a tense moment in the match or a thriller movie climax.

9. Pets & Kids

If there's a pet at home, they might demand attention right when you're focused.
Younger siblings or kids running around, playing, or asking for the TV to switch to cartoons.

10. Festival/Prayer Interruptions

Aarti, bhajans, or loudspeakers from a nearby temple or mosque.
Firecrackers during festivals like Diwali or a wedding procession passing by.

11. Cooking Smells & Food Distractions

The aroma of fresh pakoras, biryani, or chai can completely steal your attention.
Someone constantly walking in front of the TV with plates of food.

Sounds familiar? 😆 Which of these distractions have you faced the most?