#23: Quiet Time
Gas station ads can be loud and intrusive, turning a peaceful fuel stop into a chaotic experience. Luckily, there’s a secret feature built into many gas pumps that lets you silence the noise. Most pumps have a row of buttons along the screen, and pressing them from top to bottom can mute the audio. It’s a quiet victory for anyone tired of being blasted with commercials while pumping gas.
This trick isn’t widely known, but it’s worth trying the next time you’re faced with a blaring pump. If it works, enjoy your peaceful moment and maybe share it with a friend—but not too loudly. We wouldn’t want every station to catch on and remove the option. For now, it’s one of those subtle wins in everyday life that makes your routine a little more bearable.