In my house, it's more of a social event than a "listening session". I think it's hard to get people into critical listening as a first step. In my room, there's a listening area with a selection of albums, and nearby is a pool table, fireplace and bar area. The music is in the background, although usually loud enough to make you talk a little louder.
In that context, I notice that people first are talking and chatting, and then there is a point where they tilt their head and start to listen a little closer. Eventually a few will go have a seat in the listening area for a bit. Over there, they will find a few magazines to entertain them while listening, as well as a book with the record listings, so they can choose the next title.
Maybe it's the liquid sound enhancer, or maybe they are ready for a little break in the conversation, or they lost at the pool table. But, I think it's mostly that they aren't "forced" to sit and listen when they really want to chat for a while.
In that context, I notice that people first are talking and chatting, and then there is a point where they tilt their head and start to listen a little closer. Eventually a few will go have a seat in the listening area for a bit. Over there, they will find a few magazines to entertain them while listening, as well as a book with the record listings, so they can choose the next title.
Maybe it's the liquid sound enhancer, or maybe they are ready for a little break in the conversation, or they lost at the pool table. But, I think it's mostly that they aren't "forced" to sit and listen when they really want to chat for a while.