It seems like one can not go out to dinner at a moderate priced eating establishment without having to endure incredibly loud and offensive music. I have gone into many chain restaurants recently and walked right out the door after being attacked by incredibly bad music at a very high volume.

Yesterday we went in a local chain and the music was relatively quiet but right after we ordered the teenagers running the place cranked the gangster rap music way up. We asked the manager to put the music down and he did, but not enough. We were close to getting our food so tolerated it, but left as quickly as we could. These are mainstream chains and with all the locally owned spots designed for the older crowd closing, it is our only dining choice in my hometown.

Can't they turn down the loud and offensive music in American chain restaurants?