> Reason why I ask is that I feel like classical music is a "universal" music. You may > not be a big fan of it, but I think that for just about everyone it's at least > pleasing to the ear to listen to. > > Specifically in the case of the grocery store. They play the worst smooth jazz and > easy listening music in the world, and you're stuck listening to it while you shop. > It's not pleasing at all to listen to, and escalates my frustration of grocery > shopping in the first place. Maybe it's done on purpose to get you out of the > store...in which case it does the trick. > > Would anyone be equally annoyed if classical music were played in public spaces > instead of listening to Imagine, by John Lennon covered by flutes and a cheesy synth?