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Background musicStudies have shown that restaurants can control their earnings with their chosen background music. That sounds a bit strange and probably not accurate, however, it does make sense. If a romantic, quaint and fancy restaurant caters to elaborate meals that cost more than a normal evening out would, the background music is usually soothing and peaceful. Perhaps you can hear classical music or themed soft lyrics playing from the corners of the restaurant. These studies have shown that when there is soft and relaxing background music, people are more likely to take their time during dinner, therefore, spending more money. Taking longer to eat a meal means that you may have an extra glass of wine, dessert or appetizers. Ordering those extras adds up to a higher bill and the restaurant benefits from that. Playing more active and vibrant background music is something that chain restaurants and busier settings tend to do. A local steakhouse with a bar is more likely to have upbeat playing than classical. Having a more upbeat theme for background music keeps customers a bit more active and more likely to eat their meals faster. Restaurants that choose that for their background music focus more on getting as many customers in and out as possible for the day. They need the tables for the next group coming in for a meal. It is an amazing concept that something as menial as background music can actually have a huge impact on the environment, even subconsciously. A wedding reception may have background music for dinner and mingling, with happy themes appealing to the guests and the mood. A commercial on the television or the radio may have background music that sets the mood as well. An emotional or powerful scene in a movie or play might choose particular background music to accent the tension of the moment. Someone who is watching the show or play might not even be aware of what song is playing but your emotions may be heightened more because your subconscious hears the background music. Amazing concept, isn’t it? People who are creating myspace accounts are websites can show their personality through choosing what kind of background music will be playing – if any at all. They might change it based on their daily moods or activities. It can be depressing or happy, whatever they choose. Professional companies will sometimes choose classical background music for their websites, though silence is usually preferred. When you stop to think about it, parts of our daily routines are affected by background music. It could be the music coming out of the speakers during your workday or influencing you to order one more glass of wine. However it is affecting you, it works.
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