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Increasingly people are coming clean about their difficulty holding a conversation or even ordering at times. See this link to the Guardian newspaper.
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What can you do about it?  

It's hard surfaces, vaulted ceilings, floors, and especially sound reflective corners. And (loud) piped music.

It's not against Health and Safety to have carpets and rugs (with stuck down edges).  Wall hangings and curtains are good and add to a warm and comfortable atmosphere.  Padded rather than hard seats are more comfortable anyway.

See practical solutions on our "Commercial Links" page

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Quiet restaurant site - Hearing Loss Association of America
Earache and Chips Click for full article

​Once people find they don't have to shout to have a conversation the noise will subside anyway. And then your customers will come back for more.  After all, most people eat out or do coffee to socialise, chat and meet friends. Good food is important but good friends are more so!

Read the article in the "I" newspaper, page 9, 20/09/2017 for a comprehensive review of the sufferings of people who have less than 100% hearing - which includes a lot of silent sufferers.  Click image on left.