Gastropod: Why are restaurants so loud? Plus the science behind the perfect playlist
b"When you go out for a meal, it\\u2019s 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.\\nA few years ago, Charlie and Nate explored this in an episode on restaurant playlists. This week, they joined Cynthia and Nicky on their show Gastropod to help them explore the science behind the sonic experience of eating.\\nAre 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 \\u2013 and check out Cynthia and Nicky's guest spot on our episode of Switched On Pop.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"