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Fri 11 July 2008 - I hate the music

Message to owners of coffee shops in the CBD and other business-oriented areas:

Because of the closeness of related organisations, your venue is a de facto meeting room.

So, at least 9 to 5, turn down the music. Your clientele is happy to pay you to serve us beverages, but we really don’t want to be shouting across the table.

7 Responses to “I hate the music”

  1. Reuben van Bemmel Says:

    Hey Daniel! I like shouting. Don’t stop people from shouting. It’s fun!

  2. Shaz Says:

    its the new thing - coffee shop come nightclub!

  3. Jayne Says:

    It’s where you can get a latte, danish and tinnitus all in one serving :P

  4. Andy Says:

    Look I know office bingo is a great game, but it’s not something I want to play when enjoying a coffee.
    How bout you be a bit more professional and take your business meeting back to your/their business.

  5. Ren Says:

    Gotta say I’m with Andy on this one. I’ve always hated the “meetings over coffee at the shop” deal, both going to them and being around them.

  6. Daniel Says:

    All down to personal preference I guess. I’ll take any opportunity I can to get out of the office.

  7. tonyinjapan Says:

    Restaurants here love playing music full-blast. That’s on top of the waiters and kitchen staff yelling out their ‘welcome’s when you step in the place.