Walkman effect refers to the disengagement from surrounding public space caused by the use of technology, such as a portable music player.
“随身听效应”指的是由于使用便携式音乐播放器等科技产品，使人们从周围的公共环境中脱离出来。
The Walkman Effect is the phenomenon that occurs when an individual creates a seemingly personal environment through portable devices, usually accompanied by head/earphones.
当一个人使用耳机等便携设备创造出私人环境时，“随身听效应”这种现象就产生了。
This effect can be seen everywhere. For example, a student walking to a class with headphones, a janitor vacuuming the floor while listening to music, or an employee working at a cubicle with music blasting in his ears. This term was coined by Shuhei Hosokawa in 1984.
In the years since Hosokawa described the Walkman effect, unspoken rules for using headphones in public spaces have developed and are largely respected. Often this simply means knowing when and where to remove them.
