Barely audible
Question I’ve heard that the levels of noise in some busy restaurants are now
so high that they exceed industrial safety levels. Is this true? If so, why? Is
it a result of the current vogue, in Britain at least, for minimalist furniture
and bare floors that reflect sound? And are some kinds of noise more damaging
than others?
Charlotte Jemm
Answer It does seem to be true. Although we can find no data on the topic,
our own research suggests that the level of noise in some crowded modern
restaurants is now so high that waiters ought…
