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Chocoholic · 06-14-2006, 07:22 PM

How do you guys feel about music in stores and restaurants?

Personally, I don't like hearing loud, obnoxious music blaring over the speakers while I'm trying to shop or eat and I refuse to patronize any place of business that feels the need to force their tastes in music onto their customers. Of course, I find that stores that play a lot of that rap, hip hop, and current pop that gives me huge migraines are generally stores that don't sell anything of interest to me anyway.

Janice · 06-14-2006, 07:31 PM

I hate it. It can ruin my entire shopping or dining experience. I won't go to a restaurant near us, The Texas Roadhouse, because the music is too loud.

As for retail stores, I've noticed the music is blaring a lot when the young staff is there alone.

staypuftman2004 · 06-14-2006, 07:58 PM

Depends on what they're playing or how loud they're playing it

TJL · 06-14-2006, 08:00 PM

I really don't like it when the music is blasting at a bar. I honsetly don't see how people can have a conversation when you have to shout every word.

Mr. Stefani · 06-14-2006, 08:08 PM

I worked at Hollister..if you've ever been in there you know what i'm talking about with the loud music. its a company policy. by the end of the day i literally wanted to rip my ears off. prob the most stressful part of the job.

80sTrivia · 06-14-2006, 08:17 PM

I enjoy hearing happy pop tunes while I'm shopping or eating out, as long as it isn't blaringly loud. I normally find myself singing along or even dancing to the music (what a dweeb!!!)

I definitely don't like hearing twangy country music or heavy metal while shopping or eating, however...

eltonfan80 · 06-14-2006, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stefani

I worked at Hollister..if you've ever been in there you know what i'm talking about with the loud music. its a company policy. by the end of the day i literally wanted to rip my ears off. prob the most stressful part of the job.

i know i love going there but the music is really loud but i love the clothes

Mr. Television · 06-14-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I hate it. It can ruin my entire shopping or dining experience. I won't go to a restaurant near us, The Texas Roadhouse, because the music is too loud.

As for retail stores, I've noticed the music is blaring a lot when the young staff is there alone.

I love the Texas Roadhouse. I don't get there to often but I love their food. It does get a bit loud in there but the food is worth it.

Rachel3118 · 06-14-2006, 09:49 PM

I hate when the music is too loud to have a conversation.

Courtnee · 06-14-2006, 10:55 PM

it honestly depends what their playing

If it's metallica i don't mind it, if it's britney spears then i care.

retrochick9 · 06-14-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I really don't like it when the music is blasting at a bar. I honsetly don't see how people can have a conversation when you have to shout every word.

I've NEVER understood the point of that either, just annoying.

vienna waits · 06-14-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stefani

I worked at Hollister..if you've ever been in there you know what i'm talking about with the loud music. its a company policy. by the end of the day i literally wanted to rip my ears off. prob the most stressful part of the job.

I've been in that store ONE time and it was almost too much. Do they try to run people out of the store with the loud music? That doesn't make a lot of sense. But yeah, their music is incredibly loud.

Mr. Stefani · 06-15-2006, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by vienna waits

I've been in that store ONE time and it was almost too much. Do they try to run people out of the store with the loud music? That doesn't make a lot of sense. But yeah, their music is incredibly loud.

They're trying to attract the clubheads(hence the lighting), the trendy teens are their target market. when i shop in there i dont mind it, they play good music, but 8 hours on register and floor with it is too much.

Race's Girl · 06-15-2006, 04:17 AM

I guess it doesn't bother me at all

ponytail · 06-15-2006, 07:04 AM

I read an article about this. Some restaurants do it on purpose, by cranking up the music or the air conditioner customers will eat and leave. No sitting around and using up space. Come in, eat and leave. Next.

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Depends on what they're playing or how loud they're playing it.	17	51.52%
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06-14-2006, 07:22 PM	#1
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Loud music in stores and restaurants How do you guys feel about music in stores and restaurants? Personally, I don't like hearing loud, obnoxious music blaring over the speakers while I'm trying to shop or eat and I refuse to patronize any place of business that feels the need to force their tastes in music onto their customers. Of course, I find that stores that play a lot of that rap, hip hop, and current pop that gives me huge migraines are generally stores that don't sell anything of interest to me anyway.

06-14-2006, 07:58 PM	#3
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06-14-2006, 08:00 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I really don't like it when the music is blasting at a bar. I honsetly don't see how people can have a conversation when you have to shout every word.
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06-14-2006, 08:17 PM	#6
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,714	I enjoy hearing happy pop tunes while I'm shopping or eating out, as long as it isn't blaringly loud. I normally find myself singing along or even dancing to the music (what a dweeb!!!) I definitely don't like hearing twangy country music or heavy metal while shopping or eating, however...
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06-14-2006, 07:31 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I hate it. It can ruin my entire shopping or dining experience. I won't go to a restaurant near us, The Texas Roadhouse, because the music is too loud. As for retail stores, I've noticed the music is blaring a lot when the young staff is there alone.

06-14-2006, 08:08 PM	#5
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	I worked at Hollister..if you've ever been in there you know what i'm talking about with the loud music. its a company policy. by the end of the day i literally wanted to rip my ears off. prob the most stressful part of the job.

06-14-2006, 09:49 PM	#9
Rachel3118 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 13, 2005 Posts: 1,768	I hate when the music is too loud to have a conversation.
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06-14-2006, 10:55 PM	#10
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	it honestly depends what their playing If it's metallica i don't mind it, if it's britney spears then i care.
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06-15-2006, 04:17 AM	#14
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06-15-2006, 07:04 AM	#15
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I read an article about this. Some restaurants do it on purpose, by cranking up the music or the air conditioner customers will eat and leave. No sitting around and using up space. Come in, eat and leave. Next.