My roommate has a super loud, high-pitched, almost shrill laugh. It comes out of nowhere and is startling. The thing is, she genuinely seems unaware of how loud and annoying it is.
I’ve lived with her for over 3 years and have never said anything. When she has her friends over for game nights, it's almost unbearable. Her laugh carries through the house, I either have to put in earbuds or leave the house all together because it's so annoying. I'm thinking of making a light joke the next time it happens—like “Wow, quick sound check! That was loud!” Would that be OK or is that mean?
I don’t want to shame her or make her feel bad for experiencing joy and laughing, but I also don't want to hear that extremely loud, startling noise all the time. Please help.