Sound Attenuation In Interior Design

[Rookie Okie]

The problem is that as one is pulled into the restaurant by the sense of "energy" through the noise, you often times don't realize just how noisy that noise is until you are seated and begin trying to converse with your party or meal companion.  Really, when you enter you hear what you think are a just a bunch of casual conversations going on, but after a few minutes you just wish for it to be dialed down somewhat.

I also agree that the current materials trends in restaurant interior design effectively (whether or not purposely) exacerbate the acoustics.

[Conan71]

I understand that thought but I guess I'm too old to agree.

You and me both.

[Red Arrow]

You and me both.

Now you make me feel ancient. 

[Conan71]

Now you make me feel ancient. 

That's because you are. 

[Red Arrow]

That's because you are. 

I'm only half ancient.

Oh, wait.  That's another joke about being half fast.