I > wrote in message
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>> Ambiance
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> See "service" commentary.

After reading Kalmia's response, I'll also add "music that doesn't pound me
physically or drown out conversation with my companions."

I no longer need to join the other lemmings at "hip" or forced vibe places
like I did in my 20s. If a restaurant puts their Musak at 11, like The Left
Bank in Menlo Park, I'll ask for it to be turned down. If it returns to that
level, I'll pay my bill to what we consumed and and leave.

The Ranger