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Why Are Restaurants So Loud? Plus the Science Behind the Perfect Playlist

Why Are Restaurants So Loud? Plus the Science Behind the Perfect Playlist

Update: 2024-05-143
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When you go out for a meal, it’s not just what's on your plate that matters, it's what's in your eardrums, too. From dining rooms so loud you have to shout to be heard, to playlists that sound like a generic Millennial Spotify account, it's not surprising that sound is the single most complained about aspect of restaurants. This episode, Gastropod explores the science behind the sonic experience of eating. Are restaurants really getting louder, and, if so, why? What does it take to create the perfect acoustic environment for dining? Can restaurateurs design their playlists to make customers order more or eat faster? Listen in now for the secrets to culinary acoustic bliss!

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Why Are Restaurants So Loud? Plus the Science Behind the Perfect Playlist

Why Are Restaurants So Loud? Plus the Science Behind the Perfect Playlist

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley