dang you know people that can't enjoy a moment of silence?
Shhhhhhhhhh Indigo, I'm trying to watch the damn NASCAR race here, dammit!!!
Seriously now... There should be at least moments of talking about the day, a hug, a compliment on how she looks, or some news you heard about and not just go straight in and turn on the TV... Just anything to make your other half feel he/she's not alone in the world, or taken for granted.
(BTW, I've never seen a complete NASCAR race, just a few laps. I just wonder how a guy would react if she came across the TV completely naked)