Why restaurants became so loud – and how to fight back (opens in new tab)

(vox.com)

12 pointsakshat_h8y ago3 comments

3 comments

3 comments · 1 top-level

pedalpete8y ago· 2 in thread

I'm surprised this article would miss that restaurants are designed to be loud!

https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/...

We spend more and eat quicker when in an aggressive loud environment.

DrScump8y ago

From the submitted article: "Both Zagat and Consumer Reports surveys have found that excessive noise is the top complaint diners have, ahead of service, crowds, or even food issues"

pedalpete8y ago

Yes, but complaints does not mean less $$ and that is what they are focused on.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse