Music too loud in many restaurants

Dear Heloise: Here are my pet peeves:

1. Music that is too loud in restaurants. It is so loud, you can’t talk. They should have a room with low or no music.

2. It would be so helpful if chips came in a zippered bag.

3. Oh, and my top pet peeve: labels on merchandise that will not come off easily—like on plates, containers, etc. —Shirley S., Tyler, Texas Shirley, I’m happy to be your sounding board. One hint?

Reach out to these companies and tell them how you feel.

Speak to the manager of the restaurant, call the chip company and email the manufacturer of the plates and containers. They all are in the business of pleasing people, and if you’re not pleased, that’s a problem.—Heloise

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WAIT IT OUT Dear Heloise: Regarding the recent hint about pumping gas: I have seen many people open the vehicle door and get back inside while they are waiting for the pump to finish. People should never wait inside the vehicle.—Rhona B., Silver Spring, Md.

Rhona, how right you are. Static electricity can build up if someone is in contact with car upholstery, and gas fumes can then ignite the vehicle. It is highly unlikely that this would happen, but it is not worth the risk. Stand by the pump while gas is dispensing.—Heloise