Why is music blasted at us from beach cafes, on boat trips in shops and cafes. Is everyone deaf. It's so loud.

Question

You can't get away from music being blasted at you all the time. It's usually non melodic rap type music. And why so loud? Do they think we are all deaf? If I go to the beach or out on a boat trip, I want peace and quiet. Shops and restaurants are as bad. If I go out for a meal with friends, I want to be able to talk to them and not have to shout to make myself heard. I love music, but in the right place at the right time.

Answer 1

I love music, don't get me wrong. But I also yearn for some peace and quiet in our public spaces. It is increasingly difficult to find silence, or aplace without noise pollution. If it's not music, it's ten people yakking on their damn cell phones. Last week I went to dinner with a friend I hadn't seen in weeks and we ended up not ordering and going somewhere else because the "background" music was so frakkin' LOUD. The restaurant lost our business, and we told them why as we walked out the door.

Answer 2

You can't get away from whiny people's voices being blasted at you all the time. It's usually self righteous type ranting. And why so loud? Do they think we are all deaf? If I go to the beach or out on a boat trip, I want to listen to normal people and different types of music. Shops and restaurants are as bad. If I go out for a meal with friends, I want to be able to talk to them and not have to shout to make myself heard. I love whiners, but in the right place at the right time.

Answer 3

Formerly a casino pit boss, i can tell you that there is a certain psychological dynamic that takes place when you are in a setting such as you described. The music is just part of a formula that separates you from your money. The activity and loud music causes you to be impulsive and free with your money. I am not saying that the music causes you to spend your money like a hypnotic suggestion....rather...the activity of people dinning out and having a good time attracts more people. the music is something of a catalyst. Where casinos are concerned...they use all types of trickery to keep you disoriented and impulsive....for example..loud patterns and design on the floor (carpet). They don't show dirt paths to the exit. Loud slot machines that mimic coins dropping may cause some to want to play the slots. Have you ever seen a water cooler in a casino? They want you to drink alcohol, not water. Its all about the coin.

Answer 4

"Public" places (cafes, shops, etc) blast their music so their patrons may partake of the sheer enjoyment of the music of choice. When the "public" places overlap, there's a cacophony of noise!

When YOU are in a "public" place, beach/mall/street, etc. you do not necessarily have a "right" to peace and quiet. You have a right not to have your hearing assailed... then a polite, "Would you please turn down the music, it's too loud it's hurting my ears," should suffice.

At a nightclub, however, you are on your own... it is a private establishment where music ... LOUD music... is the "norm." Bring earplugs and don't expect to communicate with others as normal.

What erks me is when I was in college, just about every dorm room was BLASTING a different music... and YUCH!!! The NOISE! The "philosophy" driving this behavior is... "Hey, I LOVE this music, and want to SHARE it with EVERYONE else, whether nor not they WANT to hear it!" That, is of course, a very selfish "philosophy" and totally out of the realm of etiqette.

Again, however, earplugs were handy. But if there are "dorm meetings" then the topic should be brought up to "keep one's music to oneself." How do you think the "Walk-Man" was invented??? Go look that one up in Wikipedia!

I'm on your side on this one, but sometimes you have to "pick your battles." Again... earplugs!

Answer 5

Complain to the management. Tell them you find it offensive and ask them to turn it down while you're in the store. Ultimately you're going to have the last laugh, you know. Loud music WILL damage their hearing, and soon. Not maybe, but will. They have no other way to make an impact on the world, so they figure they'll piss people off. Ultimately if you want satisfaction, vote with your wallet and go elsewhere, and leave them to their noise.

(And kiddies, don't snark at me that you've been listening to loud music all your very young life and it hasn't damaged your hearing, because 1) you can't tell your hearing has been damaged because it's cumulative, and 2) wait a few more years. You'll see. After it's too late!)

Answer 6

I agree that the music in most areas is played to loud. I like it in the shops and such but at restaurants and such is a bit much. I have a friend with a neurological problem and all to often she has had to ask them to turn it down or leave. That being said it does not bother most people and is sometimes the perfect touch.

Answer 7

Ewww Mr President - what a terrible concept!! I consistently wash my palms besides although earlier I consume something, and that i admire to have a cup of tea and a cake earlier I initiate my paying for!! Yuk! I would be taking my Marigold's to Morrisons now lol! :o) xxxxx

Answer 8

I really feel better now cos I thought I am
the only one who has a problem with that..
Am really comtemplating buying my own Island somewhere
in the Carribeans soon..I promise you the music wont be so
loud there because anybody who violates the rules would be
sent to Guantanawo bay..

Answer 9

Because it's hard to hear over all the little 16 year old wanna-be thugs driving around in their riced-up cars and stereos so loud that the "music" is distorted by the rattling of their license plate.

Answer 10

I agree. It's one of those things that I dread about sunny weather. As soon as the sun shines, all the windows bang open and there goes the nice peace and quiet.

Still, I love a nice tune.