I am so sick of not being able to talk or hear a normal conversation because restaurants think the music has to be cranked up to create ambience. I asked a place this morning to turn their music down because I could not hear the waitresses speaking to us at the table, let alone my wife and I have a normal conversation over breakfast. We were one of two tables of people in the whole place. They agreed to turn it down, thankfully. Or else we would�ve had to leave.

Rant over.

My hearing is shot after years of headphone use and loud concerts in smaller venues

The worst for me are wedding receptions and big parties
I just smile and nod acting like I can hear what people are saying

Big part of why I like fishing away from the metroplex with peace and quiet, hearing just the sounds of nature

I was a boat captain for a high school team yesterday on RayHubbard. Fishing the rocks on. hwy 30 made me want to jump off. Something tall and head first

This, I just want to get away to peace and quiet.

I�ve heard that Luby�s keeps the music volume low

This is me except mine is gone from years of shooting and using small engines with no ear protection.

I can�t hear what people are saying when there is loud background noise but I can hear a squirrel in a tree or a fish jump 50 yards away. It drives my girlfriend crazy.

Yep, age has nothing to do with it.
Some restaurant managers believe, or chains in general, like BoomerJack's for example, think that loud music adds to the atmosphere. They also want to turn tables, so loud music and cold air makes people leave.
Once customers are in restaurants, unless the wait time is "1" hour or more, most people do not leave.

Restaurants, especially those with "sports" atmospheres, are so loud, they are uncomfortable. Asking for music to be turned down is rare, and I'd surmise when asked, a manager or "decision-maker" turns it down slightly.
They know you are leaving within the hour anyway.

Loud music, alcohol, high ceilings and people at tables competing with each other to be heard all adds to the "beating" of eating out. I still love going, but I do not hesitate to "voice" opinions on service and experience. After all, I'm "paying" for it.

Addendum: In most cases, managers DO want to hear from customers about their establishments. The biggest desire, "return business."

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Due to too many gunshots I do a lot of nodding and smiling. I like solitude. The loud music has become a thing. We even had to ask staff to turn down the music during lunch. Annoying as heck.

I'm with you!

Its sitting in Olive Garden and hearing "When the moon hits your eye like a big piece of pie.......

This is a first. In my lifetime I don�t ever recall anyone ever complaining about not being able to hear their wife.

that is the worst when you cant even have a conversation over a meal cause of the music...

I guess that�s something that has ever bothered me. Like someone said try Luby�s. No music and get you a Louann platter. Just don�t trip on canes or walkers.

I can�t remember the last time I was in a restaurant where the music was a problem and I go out a LOT

big Pizza Pie..