I have a real problem with excessive background noise. I have left restaurants where the acoustics are live because I couldn't have a conversation with whom I was sitting.

I cannot try to talk over this because it would damage my voice.

Times Square has a paralyzing effect on me. When I have to go to NYC (our Union office is in the theater district) I try to avoid Times Square by taking a different route to the subway.

Deb Cowan