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It can be sometimes. We live in a noisy society. Everywhere noise. People dislike silence or find it awkward so they always try to speak to fill the void. Unnecessary blabber. I enjoy sounds a lot, good music, good quality conversations, nature sounds. But to pick from the three, I thought what would I rather lose. I can't imagine a world where I could not see as I am a painter.

Lol, now I get your point. Yes, you are right. Some people like find it very difficult to seal their lips even when they are making ridiculous and unnecessary blabs.
It's still a difficult choice though.

For sure. I always admired people who know when to shut up and enjoy silence. Not in a weird way, but rather in a calm manner. It is very pleasant to be comfortable enough with a person that you don't have to have small talk just to kill silence. Very powerful.