From the Flinders University press release:<\/p>\n
\nNoise can make or break a dining experience<\/strong>, according to a laboratory study replicating common noise levels in restaurants.<\/p>\n
\nThe acoustic experts say the study proves that high noise levels can play a major part in a dining experience — along with the quality of the food and restaurant service.<\/p>\n
“Our study not only shows that relaxing music at low noise levels increases food enjoyment<\/strong> but indicates that even ‘normal’ background noise levels in restaurants can be unpleasant to diners<\/strong>,” says lead author, Flinders University PhD candidate Mahmoud Alamir.<\/p>\n
“We do not always recognise the cumulative<\/strong> effect<\/strong> of noise to our stress or annoyance levels, but we see how every one of us has sensitivity to noise in different ways<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n
The study considered factors such as age, gender and noise sensitivity to background noise.<\/p>\n
Accordingly, noise-sensitive people, as well as older people and females, reported lower enjoyment of food when there is elevated background noise.<\/p>\n
Flinders University acoustic engineer and study co-author Dr Kristy Hansen says the results highlight the importance of noise management strategies in restaurants to provide better dining experiences.<\/p>\n
“This could include more practical acoustic design of dining areas to suit different groups of people,” she says.<\/p>\n
“Quiet dining areas should be considered for older and noise-sensitive people.”<\/p>\n
The international research group plans to release more information and guidelines on ‘healthy’ noise levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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