I'm an absolute amateur, so maybe this is completely wrong, but I like to shoot with exposure brackets in quick series mode when I'm in conditions that I'm not confident about.
That increases the probability that at least one of the shots is not super over- or underexposed.
And even if they provide it: getting some decent ones is so much better and more comfortable. You can go to a music store and get some for around 20€. They will be reusable, provide with way better sound quality and will be much more comfortable. Most of them even have some swappable parts that allow you to choose different levels of attenuation.
I have in general quite sensitive ears, so I always keep them on my keyring (I have used them in the movie theater for example...).