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We don’t generally use all our senses when we’re alone, engaged with work or otherwise, nor do we seem to need to. Our sensory perceptions are heightened when others join an activity we’re in. We tend to be more alert, and often pickier about our selves and surroundings, when people for example come and visit us at our house. It’s one of the reasons why a visitors’ room exists I suppose.

This transition between experiences is

A nice balance between the senses is I guess the optimal state to be in.

Suppression of the senses. To heighten other senses, is to some an instinct. The others dont seem to like it - suprise suprise.